Podcasts by Tavern Chat

E872 - On Horror Gaming (CoC, Chill, Ravenloft, etc) from 2020-10-27T01:46:46

Its the week of Halloween and my thoughts have drifted to RPGs such as CoC, Chill, the Ravenloft setting, and more...

E871 - What a Cat Taught Me About Running a Sandbox Campaign (and it doesn't have to do with kitty litter) from 2020-10-26T00:52:24

We took in Sadie just over a week ago, she was a young stray. We kept her in one room for the first few days, then expanded her world to two more rooms, and then this evening allowed her to expl...

E870 - On the First & Only Kickstarter I Contributed Content To from 2020-10-25T00:33:09

I talk about Saga of the Splintered Realm, the only Kickstarter I contributed content to.

E869 - Gamers' Health - On Pets (and your Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Health) from 2020-10-24T00:22:34

Last week Rach and I lost our feline daughter, Ashley. Tonight, we talk about the impact that pets have on our lives and our health.

E868 - How to Fix the Anchor Bug re: Adding Favorite Podcast, How to Join The Tavern's Mailing List & No Bards :( from 2020-10-23T00:37:56

There is a bug with the Anchor app where many podcasts cannot be found via the search function. If you can't find via search, adding that podcast as a favorite needs a convoluted workaround. Tha...

e867 - Talking Crit with Bad Mike & Tenkar, with Special Guest Lloyd Metcalf (Fail Squad Games) from 2020-10-22T02:12:59

Join Erik, Mike (NTRPG) & Lloyd as they discuss NTRPG behind the scenes, the Dragonlance lawsuit, and the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum.

E866 - on an OSR Mailing List from 2020-10-21T02:30:27

Putting together the barebones of an OSR mailing list to highlight blogs, podcasts, vidcasts, new releases, Kickstarters and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/mess...

E865 - Weis & Hickman Sue WotC for Breach of Contract from 2020-10-20T00:13:51

Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman are suing WotC for Breach of Contract among other things. I talk about various "threats of legal action." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/...

E864 - On Trademarks (huge thanks to the Frugal GM) & Some Voicemails from 2020-10-19T00:52:48

The Frugal GM broke down the filing for and protections afforded to trademarks, registered or not (and lack thereof) over at tenkarstavern.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tav...

E863 - 3rd Quarter Orr Report / Roll20 Numbers & My Thoughts on the Future of D&D 5e from 2020-10-18T02:27:02

The 3rd Quarter 2020 Orr Report was released for Roll20, and D&D 5e is still king of the hill. Paizo is splintered and the Dark Ones of CoC are on the rise. Then I look at D&D 5e and whe...

E862 - Gamer's Health - Hosted by Laramie - and Beer (Tenkar's Tavern Discord) from 2020-10-17T01:26:13

Laramie fills in for Rach & Tenkar tonight. He does so well, he may need to be retained ;)

E861 - What is going on with the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum? from 2020-10-15T18:25:53

They claim they can license the old TSR logos for publishers to use. They will be selling rebindings of the PH, UA, and OA as a single volume. They are charging a minimum of 50 bucks a head to p...

E860 - Can There be Too Large a Team for a Kickstarter? 21 Peeps for Nazi Dracula Must Die! from 2020-10-14T22:20:27

Does a 30k Kickstarter need a team of 21? I think not.

E859 - On Tunnels & Trolls from 2020-10-14T00:27:49

I have a special place in my heart for Tunnels & Trolls, and the Corgi releases simply rock!

E858 - Keeping Track of Your Thoughts & Ideas from 2020-10-12T23:10:37

Chris over at the tenkarstavern.com blog wrote yesterday about how he memorializes his gaming ideas. I talk about methods that have worked for me - and those th...

E857 - Fireside Chat with Vince Florio, the Podfather of the OSR ;) from 2020-10-11T23:36:29

I sit down at the virtual fireplace with Vince Florio, the man behind some of the most popular podcasts in the OSR. This episode is sponsored by Fail Squad Games and their Maximum XP #4 Zine for 5e...

E856Virtual VTTs and the Pandemic: Has Your Group Transitioned from Face to Face to Distance Gaming? from 2020-10-10T23:34:43

With the Covid-19 pandemic, most face to face activities have been curtailed or discouraged. How has your gaming group adjusted? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message...

E855 - Gamer's Health with Special Guest JoeTheLawyer from 2020-10-10T03:32:50

JoeTheLawyer spends time with Tenkar & Rach talking about health, both mental and physical, and how to find inspiration. Oh, and we talk some gaming stuff too ;)

E854 - Add The Tavern's YouTube Channel For Your Viewing Pleasure from 2020-10-09T00:19:20

The Tavern has had a YouTube Channel for years, and this very podcast is mirrored there. Starting next week I'll be adding Games from the Basement, a retrospective of my game collection from the...

E853 - Live on Sunday Afternoon, a Fireside Chat with Vince Florio, Father of OSR Podcasting from 2020-10-07T20:03:17

I'm sure Vince will disavow being called the Father of OSR Podcasting, but without Vince, there would have been no Roll for Initiative, Save or Die, THAC0's Hammer, The Brainstorm Podcast, and s...

E852 - New Kickstarter from Kevin Crawford proves The OSR IS a Viable Market from 2020-10-07T00:49:49

Worlds Without Number, a fantasy OSR sandbox RPG and toolbox is live on Kickstarter and has raised over $120k in less than a day.

E851 - D&D Care Bear Errata Edition - 5e Removes Racial Stat Penalties from 2020-10-06T02:03:36

No more STR penalties for Kobolds or INT penalties for Orcs. Weren't those penalties part of the balance built into the racial package?

E850 - Only YOU Can Speak for the OSR from 2020-10-05T02:15:47

Yep, and each and every one of you can individually speak for your corner of the OSR, be it game style, rules, politics, or whatnot. Don't let irrelevant tards speak for you. Vote in your local ...

E849 - You Put Your Politics into Our RPG! - My Thoughts on D&D4Dems from 2020-10-04T00:32:55

There's an interesting attempt to use D&D to gather votes in TX-31. I offer my thoughts on it.

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E848 - Gamer's Health - WTF is up with the Cost of Prescription Meds? from 2020-10-03T01:28:37

I'm thankful my prescription plans cover most of the cost of my meds, but the suggested retail of price of some f these meds is rediculous.. 

E847 - Is That a Pound of Coins in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Me? from 2020-10-02T00:38:06

We follow up episode 846 with a voicemail and some comments about coinage in AD&D.

E846 - Are Coins in AD&D Too Heavy? from 2020-10-01T01:05:06

80 quarters to a pound. 96 silver Roman coins to a pound. 10 Gold Pieces to a pound in AD&D 1e. WTF?

E845 - A Retrospective - ScrollWorks, Iridia and the current The Tolling of the Great Black Bell from 2020-09-30T00:21:34

Christian Walker is my inspiration for whenever I feel like my tank is empty. Read his new zine at the great Blackwell.blogspot.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/mess...

E844 - The Old School Gaming Forums are Live - and fully embeddable from 2020-09-29T02:33:13

The Old School Gaming forums are live on the Tenkarstavern.com home page and can be embedded on any website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcas...

E843 - One Forum to Serve them all, and Let the Light Shine on Them from 2020-09-28T01:32:58

I’m trying to figure out a way to have one forum that is accessed via multiple blogs and website. I’m THIS close. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this p...

E842 - What Ever Happened to the Dream of Swords? from 2020-09-27T01:58:12

In June of 2019 the latest schism in the OSR was Sword Dream? Whatever happened to it? Tavern Chat has seen a HUGE spike in downloads over the last few days. If your new to the show, call and tell ...

E841 - Gamers’ Health for 9/25/2020 - Yoga and Heart Healthy Recipies from 2020-09-26T02:26:11

Rach talks some yoga and Tenkar talks some heart healthy recipies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E840 - The Ties that Bind Us are Stronger than the Differences We may Have from 2020-09-25T00:53:17

It’s a stressful time, between the pandemic and social unrest here in the states. Our commonalities, our love of gaming, bring us together. Cherish those ties. --- Send in a voice message: https...

E839 - HeroQuest Coming Back? Sign Me Up! from 2020-09-24T02:30:47

News - The Return of HeroQuest, crowdfunded on Hasbro’s own website. TotalCon is going virtual in 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E838 - Further Smack Talk About Live Play Podcasts, JoeTheLawyer Counterpoints from 2020-09-23T01:25:11

JoeTheLawyer talks about some of the finer points of live play podcasts. Jason talks about why we don’t talk politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support t...

E837 - I Rant About Live Play Podcasts - and Other Goodies from 2020-09-22T02:22:42

Yep, I rant about live play podcasts. Oh, and Happy Jacks. And D&D Weekend... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E836 - Why I’m Not. Huge Fan of Supers RPGs - and there is a new Batman RPG in the Works from 2020-09-21T01:00:13

I’ve never been a huge fan of Supers RPGs and I never own the Marvel Supers Game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E835 - Anchor Played Me like a Fool from 2020-09-20T01:07:13

I received 7 notifications last night for 3 Anchor Sponsorships that weren’t true sponsorships. I am, however, offering direct sponsorships. Email tenkars.tavern@gmail.com for details --- Send i...

E834 - Yoga & Biking - Oh My! from 2020-09-19T03:22:29

Rach kicked off her 300 hr yoga instructor training tonight, then we assembled the new bike :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E833 - How Kickstarters Control Costs from 2020-09-18T03:13

Voicemails from Joe and Jason. Kickstarter is market research. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E832 - Why Print on Demand is an Industry Saver from 2020-09-17T02:56

Remember the D20 Implosion, where gaming companies went under with pallets of unsold gaming books? Print on Demand protects against such, as does releasing books via Kickstarter --- Send in a vo...

E831 - Do Your Players Tell You “NO!”? from 2020-09-15T23:41:23

I read. Post on Facebook where one of the players told their DM “no, it didn’t happen that way”. Has that happened to you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Suppo...

E830 - How to Promote your Kickstarter from 2020-09-15T03:20:23

Morris on ENWorld has a surprisingly good article on promoting your kickstarter from 9/13/2020. I comment on his ideas and give some of my own. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tav...

E829 - Playing AD&D 1e at a Local Con in 1986 from 2020-09-14T03:06:28

Back in 1986, I played a session of 1e at a convention held at Columbia University. My high level Druid ensured I would never be invited back... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ta...

E828 - Back in the GM Saddle for the Frog God Gaming Weekend from 2020-09-13T02:17:02

I ran my first RPG session since TotalCon in February this afternoon and it felt good :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

R827 - Gamers’ Health - 9-11, Health Updated, Mental & Emotional Health and Yoga from 2020-09-12T02:48:57

Today is the 19th anniversary of 9-11. Rach and I talk my recent health updates, Mental and emotional health. Oh, an yoga :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Sup...

E826 - Roll 20s 1st Quarter Report from 2020-09-11T00:47:31

I missed the 1st quarter Orr Report from back n May 2020. Interesting numbers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E825 - Swords & Wizardry Continual Light is Today’s Deal of the Day - I Talk SWL from 2020-09-10T01:23:09

Swords & Wizardry Light was my retirement project. It was a pleasant challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E824 - Joe the Lawyer Calls with his Own Mail Order Hobby Shop Story from 2020-09-09T01:28:18

Joe the Layer calls and does a Matt Jackson I follow up with my own D&D is Satan story ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E823 - Kotaku.UK is No More - Also, My Mail Order Hobby Shop Story from 2020-09-08T01:03:08

I shed no tears at the demise of Kotaku.UK. Sadly, the Kotaku.com site still exists. Also, memory lane with the Mail Order Hobby Shop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/me...

E822 - AD&D 1e - Someone Explain Weapon Speed & Multiple Attacks Please ;) from 2020-09-07T02:12:50

I’ve never understood how weapon speed impacts tied initiative. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E821 - The Boys are Back in Town from 2020-09-06T02:48:51

Season 2 of The Boys is on Amazon Prime. Damn it has started out good! Also, a Gamer’s Health voicemail --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E820 - Gamers’ Health with Rachel & Tenkar - If Tenkar Can do it, so Can You from 2020-09-05T03:05:10

This has been a busy week, with 3 doc appointments in the bag. Don’t be like Tenkar, and wait until you are on Death’s Door to address your health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...

E819 - WotC is Having a D&D Celebration Weekend 9/18-9/20 from 2020-09-04T00:33:16

Want to sit in on some D&D related seminars? Here’s Your chance --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E818 - Old School Humble Bundle - Swords & Wizardry, Castles & Crusades, Barrowmaze, and More from 2020-09-03T02:54:40

The OSR makes a huge splash on Humble Bundle. Huge vale for as little as a buck. Go to Tenkar tavern.com if you want to support The Tavern with your purchase :) --- Send in a voice message: http...

E817 - Rach has a Gamers’ Health Project in the works and the Return of the Midnight Setting from 2020-09-02T02:36:45

Rach is going to complete her 500 hr Yoga Instructor training starting later this month, with the intent of offering Zoom Yoga classes online to the community starting 2021. The Midnight setting fr...

E816 - Tenkar & Rach discuss Gareth Skarka and his latest project - Star System from 2020-09-01T02:16:14

Holy F! Gareth is nearly 9 years late with Far West, yet he’s working a new project to separate fools from their money. He makes Ken Whitman look good. --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

E815 - On AD&D 1e from 2020-08-31T00:54:41

DM Dan calls the show and asks about the AD&D 1e podcast that never got off the ground --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E814 - On ENworld as a House Organ, Is 5e Coming to a End, and Nine Lives (Less 5 or so) from 2020-08-30T02:19:07

It appears to e that as ENworld has turned into a bit of a house organ it has lost some of its luster (and web traffic). With the latest survey from WotC, is this a sign of the end of 5e? Were your...

E813 - Gamers’ Health - Tenkar’s Post Hospitalization Update from 2020-08-29T01:41:15

I’ve been MIA since last Saturday, as I passed out after having outdoor lunch at my local pub. I explain what happened, what I learned and what I need to do going forward. --- Send in a voice me...

E812 - Follow-Up on the Combat Wheelchair - We have an Email from 2020-08-23T00:52:02

We have an email regarding the combat wheelchair and I do a follow up. I tip my toes into politics and offend both sides. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Suppor...

E811 - Gamers’ Health - The Importance of Pets to Emotional Health from 2020-08-22T02:36:51

Today Rach and I talk about pets and how they help maintain emotional health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E810 - The Return of Grognardia and Why Role-play a Type 2 Diabetic with Congestive Heart Failure? from 2020-08-21T00:59:40

Grognardia is back. James Mail is posting again! The combat wheelchair is all the rage - but isn’t role playing meant for escapism? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/mess...

E809 - JoeTheLawyer Calls - Virtual Gaming has Some Unexpected Cons from 2020-08-19T20:32:58

JoeTheLawyer calls the show in regards to virtual conventions and virtual gaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E808 - We Are Living in a Virtual World and I’ma Virtual Gamer & Con Attendee from 2020-08-19T00:45:43

We are learning in the midst of Covid that many jobs that were previously in office space can now be done from home. Same, to some extent, with conventions. What do we need to do to make virtual co...

E807 - I’m asked a Question - What is the OSR and the OGL from 2020-08-18T00:42:28

Apocalypse Nerd called the show and asked me to explain what the OSR is and what the OGL is. I do my best to answer... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support t...

E806 - Fireside Chat with Rob Conley (Bat in the Attic) from 2020-08-17T01:01:52

Rob and I talk Kickstarter, blogs, Blackmarsh and more!

E805 - Fireside Chat with Tom Knaus (Frog God Games) from 2020-08-15T23:51:10

Fireside Chat's return with Tom Knaus as a special guest.  

Edit - this recording was horrid. I'm in slow motion - listen at your own risk

E804 - Gamers Health - Cooking with Tenkar and Rach from 2020-08-15T01:38:15

I made a chicken stir-fry for dinner tonight. Low carb and low sodium. Eating healthy can also mean eating well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this po...

E803 - Follow Up to Yesterday’s Episode - Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes from 2020-08-14T00:04:33

Yep, thanks to my pointing out the nonsensical phrase added to the end of the item description, I’ve now been labeled a Fascist & a Marxist. Woot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...

E802 - When is “All Cops Are Bastards” a Valid Part of a Product Description at OneBookshelf? from 2020-08-12T18:32:26

Today’s Deal of the Day is an otherwise forgettable release that snuck in the line “All Cops Are Bastards” at the end of the product description. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...

E801 - He-Man the RPG is going to be a Thing from 2020-08-12T02:11:10

Masters of the universe is going to be an RPG. I kid you not. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E800 - Troll Lord Games is 20 Years Old Today from 2020-08-11T01:20:11

Now I furl old Troll Lord Games is 20 years old today. Castles & Crusades was my return to fantasy gaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: ...

E799 - Majestic Fantasy RPG Launches on Kickstarter from 2020-08-10T00:46:57

Rob Conley’s Majestic Fantasy RPG went live on Kickstarter today and it has already funded --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E798 - Flying Buffalo Does the Right Thing, Onyx Path accused of doing Wrong from 2020-08-09T02:02:39

FBI has updated PDFs with a notation explaining it has changed spell names and Onyx Path accused of racism and blacklisting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Supp...

E797 Gamer's Health - August 5th, 2020 - Laramie Calls In from 2020-08-08T03:21:51

Its a Friday, and Rach and Tenkar are back with another Gamer's Health episode.

E796 - Google+ Class Action Lawsuit Settlement - Buy a Man a Beer from 2020-08-07T03:10:38

Google has proposed a $7.5 million settlement in the class action lawsuit filed due to security bugs. Filing takes 30 seconds. Do so. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/me...

E795 - Why the Dearth of Guests & Fireside Chats from 2020-08-06T02:57:07

There has been a distinct lack of guests on Tavern Chat this year. I speak on why that is... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E794 - MegaDungeons & Funhouse Dungeons - How I Differentiate Between the Two from 2020-08-05T02:43:23

I was asked to define my difference between megadungeons and funhouse dungeons and surprisingly I find more overlap than expected --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/messag...

E793 - I Muse on Megadungreons from 2020-08-04T02:23:12

Courtney has me thinking mega dungeons. Oh my... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E792 - OSR Ennies Winner!?! & Anchor, Is This Thing On? from 2020-08-03T03:08:35

It looks like an OSR release won the Ennies Game of the Year. Anchor may be having issues crediting its own downloads --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support th...

E791 - Fixing Pages and a T&T Update from 2020-08-02T00:46:15

We have a voicemail from Tim showing me how to get Pages working as I want it. Ken St Andre sent me a PM to explain what happened with the T&T reprints --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

E790 - Gamers’ Health - Turning 53 and Low Sodium Chili that Rocks! from 2020-08-01T02:31:47

I turned 53 yesterday. Wasn’t sure I’d get there. My Mrs Dash Chili riff was amazing. Healthy and yummy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: <...

E789 - Flying Buffalo Changes Offensive Material in Reprints of Earlier Editions of Tunnels & Trolls from 2020-07-31T03:09:08

Yessa Massa has be exorcised from earlier editions of Tunnels & Trolls without indications of such changed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast:...

E788 - Tracking Torchlight Sales Numbers Reveals Suprises from 2020-07-29T22:39:52

I’ve been tracking the sales of the premiere issue of Torchlight since last night’s release, and the numbers have revealed the importance of community to driving sales numbers. --- Send in a voi...

E787 - A True Story and WotC Changes a Story from 2020-07-28T19:10:28

I reminisce about my early days on the OSR community. And I talk about WotC’s revamping of Ravenloft. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E786 - Art is Often Undervalued and Underpaid in the RPG Industry from 2020-07-28T02:20:43

Art is something I have no talent in, and I’m happy to support artists within the industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E785 - Art Kerfuffle & Torchlight Heads to the Editor from 2020-07-27T02:45:25

There was a disturbance in the gaming art world earlier today. In the midst of all that, Torchlight’s layout completed and the final version was sent to the editor. --- Send in a voice message: ...

E784 - Designing Adventure - Which Comes First, the Hook or the Map? from 2020-07-26T02:11:32

As I write adventures for the Torchlight Zine, I share my method and describe my process of thought. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E783 - Gamer’s Health - Laramie calls in - Fake Pasta for the Win from 2020-07-25T02:32:14

Laramie left a message with some pointers on exercise and eating healthy. I experimented with Skinny Pasta and it was surprisingly good. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat...

E782 - Building Your Community is not an Overnight Endeavor from 2020-07-24T10:00:56

During tonight's weekly Tavern Chat hangout on The Tavern's Discord server, we talked about how success in creative endeavors is n ot an overnite activity and must be earned over time. --- Send ...

E781 - How Gaming Can Help You Retire from 2020-07-22T23:43:37

I dont think many of those involved in the gaming industry have awesome retirement plans, but creating gaming material can help on retire from normal employment. --- Send in a voice message: htt...

E780 - The Rekindling of Torchlight from 2020-07-22T03:14:53

The Torchlight Zine has stalled in the past, but it looks like it may release by the end of the month. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E779 - Odds & Prayers - Supporting Our Gamer Family from 2020-07-21T01:49:28

Cancer is a biatch, and is hitting our community hard. Fuck cancer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E778 - Free RPG Day is July 25th from 2020-07-20T03:16:50

Free RPG Day is July 25th, 2020 and the available trinkets are not so Grognard friendly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E777 - Thinking Zines & Talking Crit from 2020-07-19T02:29:23

The Town Watch sourcebook may become a multi-issue zine. Torchlight may source from OGL work at The Tavern. Talking Crit comes next week with special guest Greg Gillespie --- Send in a voice me...

E776 - Gamer’s Health with Tenkar & Rach from 2020-07-18T02:43:37

We talk eating healthy but home and dining out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E775 - Talking Crit with Bad Mike & Tenkar (soon to be an independent podcast!) from 2020-07-16T20:05:26

Bad Mike & Tenkar talk LotFP, WotC disclaimers and more. Starting next week Talking Crit will be its own podcast with special guests.

E774 - Voicemail and Blog Comments, Oh My! from 2020-07-15T23:47:23

We have voicemail and blog comments regarding LotFP. Oh my.

E773 - JoeTheLawyer Laments and the Thousand Fans Theory from 2020-07-15T00:30:33

JoeTheLawyer questions ordering LotFP product to guarantee the LotFP Ref Book. I talk about whether the Thousand Fans Theory can dig James out of this hole. --- Send in a voice message: https://...

E772 - LotFP is Over $100k in Debt - Doors May Close by End of Summer from 2020-07-13T20:15:26

Burdened by government loans, slammed by the Zak S unpersoning, pummeled by the pandemic, LotFP is in desperate times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support t...

E771 - Maintaining Connections with the Gaming Community During the Pandemic from 2020-07-13T00:59:54

When I wasn’t gaming in the late 90s, early 00s, Christian Walkers zines kept me connected to the gaming community. How do you connect during the pandemic? --- Send in a voice message: https://a...

E770 - The Failings of Facebook or Lockdown Lunacy from 2020-07-12T02:30:31

With the Covid lockdowns continuing folks are getting personal and confrontational on Facebook and other social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support t...

E769 - Gamers Health with Rach & Tenkar - Quick Meals from 2020-07-11T01:14:19

Rach & Tenkar talk quick but healthly meals and snacks. Flavor is god. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E768 - Bonus - WotC Expains their Recent Disclaimer on Legacy releases was only the First Step from 2020-07-09T23:24:29

WotC apologized for its disclaimer, then promised it was only the first step...

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E767 - Talking Crit with Bad Mike, Old Man Gorgnard & Tenkar - WotC Inflicts Critical Wound on Self from 2020-07-09T17:52:36

We talk about the ongoing troubles within WotC, their latest disowning of legacy releases, protecting your accounts on social media and more.

E766 - Rant - My D&D is Forever Damned from 2020-07-08T14:37:19

WotC should take a close look at their current workplace environment before damning those that worked on earlier editions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Supp...

E765 - Bonus Episode - WotC Adds Disclaimer to Legacy Releases at DMs Guild from 2020-07-07T23:16

Yep, WotC has just labeled its legacy releases as potentially morally wrong --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E764 - The Secret Critical Role Fire from 2020-07-07T20:48:55

The Secret Fire is on sale. Critical Role investigation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E763 - A Plethora of GURPS PDFs from 2020-07-07T02:12:34

There is a GURPS Kickstarter and yes, many jobs define retirement as “work till you drop” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E762 - Readdressing the HP Lovecraft Issue from 2020-07-05T22:38:33

I received a communication taking issue with my HP Lovecraft position that he was a product of the times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: <...

E761 - Independence Day - Duck & Cover from 2020-07-05T02:35:38

Despite whatever faults it might have, the US is still the best out Ryan in the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E760 - Gamer’s Health - The King, Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness from 2020-07-04T02:26:18

Rach and I talk Burger King, cookies, moderation, yoga and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E759 - The OSR Wasteland of Ennies Nominations from 2020-07-02T23:48:28

It’s a small list of OSR / OSR adjacent ennies nominees. Also, judging work separately from the creator. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: <...

E758 - Throwing Rubber Bricks at Gail? I think not from 2020-07-02T00:22:08

Gail Gygax claims I called her the “C” word and threatened to throw bricks at her. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E757 - Gail NEVER filed a will when Gary died. Luke’s filing is the first... from 2020-06-30T18:19:15

Wow. Gail Gygax attempted to air a bunch of dirty laundry on the Gygax children, but what was revealed about Gail is more striking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/mess...

E756 - Push to Pull Oriental Adventures from DM’s Guild for Asian Sterotypes from 2020-06-30T01:03:06

BoardGameGeek acquires TableTop.Events and social media calls for UA 1e to be removed from the DM’s Guild for Asian stereotypes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message...

E755 - YouTube, Jim Ward and Alignments from 2020-06-29T01:15:25

Tavern Chat on YouTube (with subtitles), Jim Ward opines on humanoid alignments. And I think about Lawful Orcs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podc...

E754 - I Find Some Overlooked Details in the Current War of Wills of the Gygax Estate from 2020-06-27T23:03:38

Gail is contesting the Will because it leaves some items to my siblings, Ernest Gary Gygax Jr. Elise' Gygax-Cousino Heidi Gygax Cindy Gygax, including the rights to his legacy after Gail passes awa...

E753 - Gamer’s Health for June 26 - Eating Out and More from 2020-06-27T01:40:14

Low Blood Sugar, finding fast food you can eat while watching your sodium, cooking tacos and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E752 - Looking to Crowdsource a Town Watch / City Guard Sourcebook from 2020-06-26T02:48:56

Looking for current / former / retired law enforcement officers to participate in a crowdsourced project.

E751 - 5e Live-stream Hours Viewed up 1100% 2018 to 2019 - 2020 May Have Passed That from 2020-06-24T22:03:02

5e live-stream hour views up over 11 fold 2018 to 2019. With Covid, 2020 may blow that away. Oh, and humanoids are dropping alignment from their stat box --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

E750 - Paizo Disowns its Upcoming City Watch Themed Adventure Path from 2020-06-24T01:05:21

Paizo felt it necessary to apologize for its upcoming, city watch / detective noir themed AP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E749 - Why I Love Tunnels & Trolls from 2020-06-23T00:34:27

T&T is currently available on Bundle of Holding, and includes both the first and latest editions. The first edition might not be acceptable these days... --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

E748 - How Far Back will WotC Retcon? from 2020-06-22T02:51:14

WotC is retconing some 5e titles to address stereotypes. Will they go back to earlier editions? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E747 - Practice Safe Social Mediaing - Secure Your Passwords from 2020-06-21T01:12:01

It’s easy to get your social media accounts hacked, its hard to get them back at times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E746 - Gamer’s Health June 19th, 2020 from 2020-06-20T01:39:26

Rach and I talk spice, omelets, tummy tucks and more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E745 - Bad Mike & Tenkar Talk Crit from 2020-06-19T01:03:42

Bad Mike and I talk NTRPG Con, Role Con, Games' Health, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E744 - GAMA loses 100k, Don’t Give Up the Ship public domain from 2020-06-18T02:24:22

GAMA lost 100k in 2019. Don’t Give Up the ship is public domain, possibly Chainmail too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E743 - role & play - the quarter million dollar kickstarter from 2020-06-17T02:28:21

Roll & play had a funding goal of about 1200, and is now at nearly a quarter million dollars. This should be a fun rike --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support ...

E742 - drizzt was the death knell of d&d from 2020-06-16T02:37:48

Drow, orcs are no longer evil. Because feelings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E741 - Picking Nuggets of Wisdom from Owen Stephens’ Ramblings from 2020-06-15T01:32:35

Owen KC Stephens’ father ramblings and complaints were shared earlier on ENWorld --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E740 - Grab. The 5e Humble Bundle & Origins cancels for October from 2020-06-14T00:29:32

There is a 5e bundle on humble bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/5th-edition-dungeons-mazes-barrows-books?partner=tenkar this is an affiliate link --- Send in a voice message: https://an...

E739 - Gamer’s Health Returns - Cook Like Tenkar ;) from 2020-06-13T01:50

The secret to eating healthy is to cook for yourself and to use satisfying flavors. You wont cheat if you enjoy what you eat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Sup...

E738 - origins online con cancelled from 2020-06-11T19:54:15

The Origins Online Convention, which was to be next weekend (6/19-21) was cancelled for not supporting BLM quickly enough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Suppor...

E737 - why SWL? from 2020-06-11T02:41:07

I had many reasons behind the design goals of swl - being usable by those with vision deficits was on of them --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podca...

E736 - stretching the self publishing dollar from 2020-06-10T03:05:20

stock art, the gift that keeps on giving --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: http...

E735 - you’ll always be under appreciated and under paid from 2020-06-09T02:39:46

Owen KC Stephens likes to complain. Reality is painful --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E734 - Role - the future of VTTs? from 2020-06-08T02:22:14

Role is a new VTT / matching service kickstarting right now. Is it the future of gaming?’ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/role/role-a-new-kind-of-platform-for-the-rpg-community --- Send in ...

E733 - the gamer health podcast - episode #2 from 2020-06-07T01:11:34

A personal retrospective of this past week for Rach & Erik --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E732 - Talking Crit with Bad Mike & Tenkar - NTRPG Con Day One from 2020-06-05T13:26:15

NTRPG Con is a mash of in-person and virtual this year due to Covid. Join Bad Mike and me as we catch up on recent events.

E731 - free rpg day - July 25th from 2020-06-04T03:27:06

Details for free rpg day 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor....

E730 - last Stent went well from 2020-06-03T02:11:30

I am healthy and grateful. And disturbed by the current unrest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E729 - why I am loath to block on social media, but will from 2020-06-01T02:58:16

I blocked a publishing acquaintance on FB tonight, and it was refreshing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E728 - Real Life Riots from 2020-05-31T03:06:41

I wanted to talk gaming, but real life events have intervened. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E727 - Gamer’s Health Ep:1 from 2020-05-30T03:14:36

Rach and I kick off the Gamer’s Health podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E726 - Ramblings of the Tavern Keeper from 2020-05-28T03:39:15

Ramble on with plans for June --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor....

E725 - NTRPG Con to go as Scheduled Next Week from 2020-05-27T03:19:48

Texas is allowing events like NTRPG Con tp proceed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E724 -GameHole Con 2020 is Cancelled from 2020-05-26T03:14:53

Covid 19 strikes again. GameHole Con is cancelled. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E723 - There is a Second Gygax Will Filed in the Courts from 2020-05-24T23:30:53

Luke was filed a will allegedly written by his father Gary AFTER the will Gail is operating on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E722 - Gen Con Cancellation Announcement from 2020-05-24T02:47:20

Gen Con 2020 is cancelled, but will be online. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E721 - Episode Zero of the Gamer's Health Podcast from 2020-05-23T03:10:04

Rach and I present episode Zero of the Gamer's Health podcast. Paying it forward.

E720 - Back Home - Empty of Piss but Still Full of Vinegar from 2020-05-22T02:54:52

I’m home and full of ideas, and vinegar... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: ht...

E719 - This Piggy Went Wee Wee Wee... from 2020-05-13T23:45:35

I’ve got days of pissing before we can address blockages in the heart --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E718 - Coulda Gone Better from 2020-05-13T00:33:22

But at least we have a follow up MRI tomorrow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E717 - CSIO Update - What About Bob? from 2020-05-11T22:01:57

Ah, more excuses from Bob II --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

E716 - Thank You for the Support from 2020-05-11T01:41:12

Night 3 in St Francis Heart Hospital --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://...

E715 - Hospitalized, Again from 2020-05-10T00:48:05

Yep, your bartender is back in the hospital. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E714 - Where's the Beef? 1 in 5 Wendy's Has No Beef from 2020-05-06T00:31:07

Wendy's is suffering supply issues due to the pandemic.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/05/business/wendys-be...

E713 - Kickstarter Looking to Downsize 45% of Its Workforce from 2020-05-04T22:35:14

Kickstarter's business is down 35% and is looking to downsize by 45%.

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E712 - Why D&D Diseases are Abstract from 2020-05-04T00:35:37

Health updates and disease in D&D.

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E711 - Free Castles & Crusades and Dirt Cheap in Print Necromancer Games from 2020-05-02T23:51:40

Free C&C? Say it isnt so ;)

https://www.trolllord.com/tlgstore/

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E710 - Updates on Gen Con and COVID-19 from 2020-05-02T01:48:48

Gen Con is delaying both the release of the event catalog and the opening of event registration.

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E709 - Mike Mearls is Out - Ray Winninger is In from 2020-04-29T22:32:13

Mike Mearls is off the D&D RPG team and has been since 2019. https://www.enworld.org/threads/ray-winninger-is-head-of-d-d-rpg-team-mike-mearls-no-longer-works-on-rpg.671785/ Tenkar's Tavern Discord...

E708 - Brainstorming and Seeking Advice on Running a PbP Game from 2020-04-28T23:11:13

As I currently don't have the stamina to play in a four-hour game session, let lone GM one. So I'm thinking of running. play by pot cam[aign.

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E707 - News - Marmoreal Tomb Beta Release in Digital to Kickstarter Backers from 2020-04-27T23:29:09

As it says on the tin.

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E706 - Temple of Elemental Evil Reincarnated Announce (Goodman) from 2020-04-27T02:18:35

Temple of Elemental Evil announced as the latest in the Goodman Games Original Adventures Reincarnated line.

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E705 - Comparing WotC, ENWorld and Tenkar's Tavern Demographics from 2020-04-26T02:04:44

What do demographics reveal? You may just be surprised.

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E704 - Bits & Pieces of Random Gaming News from 2020-04-24T23:38:36

 Bits & Pieces of Random Gaming News

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E703 - Yarr! Yet Another Successful yet Failed Kickstarter from 2020-04-23T21:18:31

Glen calls in to talk about Yarr!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/5118...

E702 - Judges Guild has No Respect for its CSIO Kickstarter Backers from 2020-04-23T00:05:04

Bob Bledsoe the Second is a piece of excrement. Gail is still a loon. Kickstarter now allows for anonymous requests for updates.

https://www....

E701 - Kickstarter Sees 35% Drop in Projects, Layoffs on the Horizon from 2020-04-21T20:51:53

Kickstarter is suffering from the pandemic. Business is hurting. Layoffs looming.

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E700 - Tavern Chat Breaks into the Top 100 Game Podcasts on Apple Podcasts from 2020-04-21T01:40:12

Woot!

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E699 - As a Creator, Why Would You Agree to Give Up Your Rights? from 2020-04-20T02:21:23

Paizo announced a "Community Use Policy Applicable to Non-Commercial Activity" in September of 2019, but its become a bit more relevant in the downtime of the pandemic.

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E698 - Can We Talk Gaming on Social Media Please? from 2020-04-19T01:11:09

Even in the midst of a pandemic, my social media feeds are full of politics. Sigh.

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E697 - Covid-19 Updates from DriveThruRPG and Green Ronin from 2020-04-18T01:36:51

DriveThruRPG and Green Ronin give Covid-19 updates.

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E696 - Postage and PDF Pricing Redux from 2020-04-17T03:00:40

Voicemails on postage and PDF pricing.

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E695 - What Are Your Guilty Pleasures on Cable TV? from 2020-04-16T03:15:47

With the whole "shelter in place " I find myself watching more TV than ever in my adult life...

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E694 - I Rant about Green Ronin from 2020-04-15T02:30:21

Chris Pramas believes game designers need Universal Basic Income. I disagree.

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E693 - Fantasy Grounds Sessions Surge by 150% Due to Pandemic from 2020-04-14T00:26:23

March 2020 saw a 150% increase in game sessions played via Fantasy Grounds. That is with half a month of "Stay at Home" and "Social Distancing"

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E692 - Talking Community on Easter Sunday from 2020-04-13T01:41:51

Laramie calls in to talk community and VTT gaming.

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E691 - Adjusting to the New Reality from 2020-04-12T02:48:31

It’s finally time to admit that I no longer have access to my desktop most days --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E690 - More Social, Less Distancing via Online from 2020-04-11T00:09

How we are coping with social distancing and the move online.

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E689 - Origins Game Fair Postponed to October, Online Con in June from 2020-04-10T01:43:31

Origins Game Fair postponed to October. An online con will replace the original weekend.

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E688 - VTTs are Surging in Popularity due to Social Distancing and Stay at Home Orders from 2020-04-09T01:49:58

Thre is an excellent article at SyFy talking about the surge in VTT users.

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E687 - Con Crud - The Resurrection from 2020-04-08T03:58:08

Yep, 4 weeks after diagnosis, my pneumonia has resulted in a secondary infection. Joy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E686 - Is It a Good Time to Add New Gamers to the Fold? from 2020-04-05T23:03:38

With "shelter in place" orders covering 90% of the US population, is now a good time to add new gamers to the fold?

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E685 - Why I Think RPGs with Simpler Rules are Going to Thrive from 2020-04-05T00:38:32

With much of the gaming world and gaming conventions moving online during the pandemic I suspect simpler rule systems are going to thrive.

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E684 - Some Bing-able On Demand Ideas for Those under Stay at Home Orders from 2020-04-03T23:17:33

Some HBOis currently free on-demand. Conan, the Cartoon.

https://www.hbo.com/

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E683 - How Much is Too Much for a PDF? from 2020-04-03T02:58:57

At what price point do you balk at paying for a PDF gaming product?

https://www.trolllord.com/tlgstore/

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E682 - Is it Time for 3d Printing? from 2020-04-02T01:41

I'm stuck home and the idea of a 3d printer is getting very tempting...

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E681 - Brian Blume: RIP - I Suspect DriveThruRPG is Having a Spike in Sales from 2020-03-31T23:50:03

Brian Blume, one of the early founders of TSR has passed. My affiliate earnings have spiked on DriveThruRPG and I suspect sales are spiking for DTRPG in general.

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E680 - Podcast Listenership has Taken a Hit with the Stay at Home Instructions from 2020-03-30T23:58:09

I've lost about 20% of the podcast listeners due to a certain lack of commuting.

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E679 - Will Gaming Conventions Migrate to Online Platforms in the Future? from 2020-03-30T01:02:51

What with "social distancing" and "stay at home" orders in effect, who is really looking forward to staying at a hotel or a crowded convention anytime soon?

E678 - Diamond Distributors / Alliance Game Distributors Shutter for Length of Pandemic from 2020-03-29T00:35:54

Diamond Distributors / Alliance Game Distributors are closing their doors for the length of the pandemic. Game stores were already having tough times surviving. This might be the final straw. Listen

E677 - Basic Roleplaying has an OGL Now from 2020-03-28T03:33:02

BRPG has an OGL. SWCL is now PWYW. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://a...

E676 - Paizo Con 2020 falls victim to the Pandemic from 2020-03-27T03:30:16

Paizo Con 2020 is canceled due to the CV-19 pandemic.

https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh5t

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E675 - Tabletop Events is Closing Shop on May 1st... or Is It? from 2020-03-26T01:46:25

Tabletop Events (the service nearly all conventions use to schedule events and take your cash) has announced that due to CV-19 and all conventions being canceled, they are closing up shop on May...

E674 - Another Kickstarter Down and Picard for free from 2020-03-24T23:59:39

The Midderlands 5e Kickstarter was canceled to launch again later this year. Picard for free for a month Listen

E673 - Kickstarters are Being Impacted by the Worldwide Pandemic from 2020-03-24T01:28:52

Kickstarters are being canceled. Others are being impacted by the shutdown of printers and factories.

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E672 - Corona Virus 19 - We Are All in this Together - Leave No One Behind from 2020-03-23T01:03:48

People in our community are handling CV-19 in different ways. Some are stressed. Some are scared. Some are simply going stir crazy with the "Stay at home" restrictions in many states. No one sho...

E671 - Tim Shorts Wrongfully Opines on Critical Hits & I Rebut ;P from 2020-03-22T01:36:35

Tim Shorts - Gothridge Manor - calls in with his totally wrong opinion on critical hits.

https://www.patreon.com/gothridge

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E670 - Why Critical Hits are not a Critical Part of my RPG Sessions from 2020-03-21T02:17:59

I like to tinker and house rule, but I no longer play with critical hits or the like. Let me tell you why.

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E669 - On VTTs from 2020-03-20T03:30:46

We discussed some VTTs on this evening's weekly Tavern Chat hangout over on Discord. Which got me talking about VTTs ;)

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E668 - Free Stuff for Those Stuck at Home from 2020-03-19T02:25:15

What do you do when you are stuck at home because of the pandemic.

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E667 - Saint Patrick's Day will Never Be the Same from 2020-03-18T00:16:56

Today is St Patricks Day, but you'd never know it in NYC.

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E666 - I Peek at Hexanomicon #1 from 2020-03-17T02:26:23

Hexanomicon #1 is a sandbox campaign creator, technically for the DCC RPG but really usable with any OSR campaign. I may just run this as a pick up one night in Tavern After Hours.

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E665 - Tavern After Hours - 24/7 Voice Chat Channel on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server from 2020-03-16T03:55:46

Introducing the Tavern After Hours 24/7 voice channel on The Tavern's Discord Server.

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E664 - Shall We Play a "Virtual" Game? from 2020-03-15T02:12:10

Roll 20. Astral. Fantasy Grounds. The CV-19 Era may be the time that VTTs truly flourish.

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E663 - Gary Con Canceled, No CV-19 and Voicemails from 2020-03-14T02:34:52

Luke announced the canceling of Gary Con earlier tonight. Earlier tonight I got the CV-19 test results - negative - I do not have it! Woot! And voicemails.

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E662 - Voicemails from the ICU and what is the Test for CV? from 2020-03-11T20:34:15

I’m in the ICU with pneumonia awaiting the results of my CV test --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: Listen

E661 - Power Word Pneumonia from 2020-03-11T04:16:33

I’m in the ER with pneumonia. Go figure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: htt...

E660 - Am I Feeling Better? I Disbelieve! from 2020-03-10T02:09:02

Your ill bartender is feeling moderately better today. Chicago Wiz calls in to talk Illusionists and illusions.

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E659 - Not so Silent on Psionics in AD&D 1e from 2020-03-09T01:50:17

What's more broken than Bards? Psionics!

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E658 - Some Stats & Demographics regarding the Tavern Chat Podcast from 2020-03-08T02:17

What app do half of the listeners of The Tavern Chat listen via? What devices do they use? Where are they from? Let's find out!

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E657 - More Broken AD&D 1e - Illusionists from 2020-03-07T03:31:55

What's nearly as broken as Bards in 1e? Illusionists...

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E656 - Bards in 1e - Breaking Rules to Break the Rules from 2020-03-06T04:25:01

Earlier tonight was the weekly Tavern Chat hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server. At one point, we talked AD&D 1e Bards. Oh Boy!

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E655 - Anyone Else Bing on the Reaper Bones Minis? from 2020-03-05T02:11:34

With eyes wide open, I backed the first few Reaper Bones Minis Kickstarter. Sadly, I will never use them.

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E654 - I Haven't Painted Minis in over 25 Years - So Why Do I still Buy Them? from 2020-03-04T03:18:20

Even when I did paint minis, I wasn't very good at it ;)

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E653 - More on the Face Folio from 2020-03-03T03:27:54

Goblin's Henchman calls in with a bit more on the Face Folio. and yes, I'm still feeling like shit...

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E652 - Why I Prefer Inspirational Material over Prepackaged Material from 2020-03-02T02:57:15

I prefer inspirational material that I can drop into a campaign over prepackaged material that I need to shoehorn into my campaign.

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E651 - I am not Savvy with Savage Worlds from 2020-03-01T01:56:19

Glen calls the show in reference to Savage Worlds.

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E650 - Why Can't I Wrap My Head Around Certain RPGs NOT Rooted in D&D? from 2020-02-29T00:40:03

There are just some RPGs whose rules I can't grok for shit, try as I might.

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E649 - Some Thoughts on Character Generation / 3d6 in Order? from 2020-02-28T01:50:01

A caller asks "how does your bartender have players roll their characters? 3d6 in Order?"

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E648 - The ChicagoWiz Calls the Show from 2020-02-27T04:22:59

Michael Shorten (the Chicago Wiz) calls in.

E647 - Core 4 Classes Sweet Spots in AD&D 1e from 2020-02-26T04:14:21

We have a caller asking my opinion of the 4 core classes sweet spots. He didn't mention system, but I went with AD&D 1e ;)

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E646 Attack of the Viral Upper Respiratory Infection - Don't Send Flowers, Send Voicemails! from 2020-02-25T02:59:06

So, my GP confirmed today by the Urgent Care doc diagnosed on Saturday Morning - I have a viral URI that only time, rest and fluids will help. In the meantime, we are desperately in need of your...

E645 - Return From the Con & Return of the Con Crud - A Double Feature from 2020-02-24T02:24:12

I thought last night I had kicked the Con Crud - It's Back!

E644 - Total Con Day 3 - Seasonal Allergy Attack and the Saturday Night Blues from 2020-02-23T04:50:43

I woke up with seasonal allergies bad enough for me to go to Urgent Care and wrapped up with a one player table. Such are the Saturday Night Cpon Blues.

E643 - Total Con Day 2 - What an Excellent Game Session from 2020-02-22T01:21:08

I ran a session for a group of 8 players that came to Total Con as a group. It was an amazing time.

E642 - Total Con Day 1 - & Some Voicemails from 2020-02-21T05:34:53

Rach & I are at Total Con. If you are in the North East, you should be here ;)

E641 - Fireside Chat with Vince Florio (Podcaster) from 2020-02-19T14:55:14

Last night I sat down with Vince Florio, long time podcaster and head of Wild Games Productions, to discuss past and future podcasts.

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E640 - Bob Bledsaw II - In His Own Words - Regarding Recent Accusations - to Help People Better Understand the Personal Views of the Owner from 2020-02-19T03:36:33

The original posting was deleted from Facebook. I'll have a text dump of this up on Tenkar's Tavern soon. Also, Godman Games give a written announcement re: Judges Guild.

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E639 - Goodman Games makes a Announcement re: Judges Guild AND Ptolus 5e is being Kickstarted from 2020-02-18T00:35:53

Jannelle and Joe Goodman did a Youtube announcement regarding the Judges Guild situation and Monte Cook brings back Ptolus for 5e and Cypher.

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E638 - The Historical Treasures Held by Early Dragon Magazine from 2020-02-17T01:54:34

Before the internet, forums, social media, podcasts, vidcasts and the like there were magazines. I plan on looking at the early Dragon Magazines as historical markers, especially for AD&D 1e...

E637 - Is a Bad RPG Session Better than None at All? from 2020-02-16T03:35:53

I watched the XFL earlier today, and it got me thinking about bad RPG sessions compared to none at all.

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E636 - Frank Mentzer, in His Own Words - October, 2017 from 2020-02-15T03:52:17

Apparently Frank has decided I told lies about him from 2015 to 2017. Tonight I share a conversation I had with Frank back in October of 2017 that I have not publicly shared until now.

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E635 - What Non-Eurocentric RPGs and Settings are in Your Collection? from 2020-02-14T04:38:38

Non-eurocentric RPGs and settings were discussed in the Tavern Chat Hangout on the Tavern's Discord Server earlier tonight.

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E634 - Your Players Probably Didn't Mean to Screw You Over ;) from 2020-02-13T04:36:12

You plan for XYZ and your players do TUV. Trust me, the didn't mean to derail, they are just doing what players do ;)

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E633 - Official Statements re: Judges Guild from Bat in the Attic and Frog God Games from 2020-02-12T03:24:57

Racist, bigoted and anti-Semitic Facebook postings by Bob Bledsoe Junior have come to light. As a result, Bat in the Attic Games and Frog God Games have severed ties with Judges Guild. As a side...

E632 - Old School Essentials is at Bundle of Holding from 2020-02-11T04:25:34

I read a message left about haggling in-game. Old School Essentials is for sale at Bundle of Holding.

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E631 - Fireside Chat with Tim Shorts (Gothridge Manor) from 2020-02-10T01:27:55

Tonight I sat down with Tim Shorts around the virtual fire. A great time was had by all ;)

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E630 - Do Your Characters Haggle? from 2020-02-09T02:03:24

Rach and I went house shopping today and are already planning to make a low ball offer for the house we like. In game, do your characters take the listed price or do they prefer to haggle? --- S...

E629 - Do You Look for Gamers When Home Shopping? from 2020-02-08T03:44:08

Each and I are in the Pomona’s with the plan to do some house shopping tomorrow. The community we are looking in actually has some active gamers. What do you look for in a community when you shop f...

E628 - Some Details on the now Deleted 5e "Love Domain" from 2020-02-07T04:41:14

I mentioned this in last night's podcast, but thanks to Geek Native we now have an idea of what the offensive material was.

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E627 - A WotC "WTF Moment and 5e is 8x More Popular than Both Pathfinder Editions Combined on Roll20 from 2020-02-06T03:40:04

WotC deletes Valentine's themed post and Roll20 gives us the latest ORR Report.

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E626 - Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set KS Update - "Product Line After the Kickstarter" from 2020-02-05T01:11:52

Matt Finch gave us an update earlier today on the S&W Boxed Set Kickstarter. Oh, what wonders the future doth hold :)

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E625 - Back to the VTT After Over a Month Away from 2020-02-04T04:41:17

Yes, my first game session in many weeks. Thanks for a great game Tim and thanks for the voicemail.

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E624 - I Highlight some Zines for ZineQuest 2 (Kickstarter) from 2020-02-03T04:24:24

In today's episode, I look at some zines of interest to old school gamers that are currently being Kickstarter during the ZineQuest 2 promotion.

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E623 - Old Man Grognard Point Out My Old School Omissions ;) from 2020-02-02T04:18:44

Glen calls in to remind me of the Labyrinth Lord combined book and Old School Essentials. Oopsie! heh

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E622 - I Talk About Various OSR Rules Systems from 2020-02-01T04:41:43

I touch on DCC, S&W, OSRIC, LL, BFRPG, and others.

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E621 - Jeremy & Tom Tell About Entries to RPGs from 2020-01-31T04:49:29

I'm amazed by the number of stories we've heard where folds did not come into RPGs from one of the various D&D editions...

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E620 Fireside Chat with Matt Finch (Frog God Games / Swords & Wizardry) from 2020-01-29T18:25:22

Earlier today I sat down with Matt Finch (Frog God Games / Swords & Wizardry) about the current Swords & Wizardry Kickstarter and future plans for Swords & Wizardry.

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E619 - Fireside Chat with Pexx - Frog God Games (re: Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set) from 2020-01-28T19:54:09

Pexx, well known to fans of Frog God Games, was nice enough to sit down at the virtual fireplace with your bartender and give us an inside look at the just-launched Listen

E618 - Shane & Laramie Recount Their Introductions to RPGs from 2020-01-28T01:49:59

Shane & Laramie recount their introductions to RPGs. Yes, our Google Voicemail is being well used, or used well ;)

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E617 - How My Early Adventure Module Purchases Affected My Style of DMing from 2020-01-27T03:21:50

The first adventure module I picked up was the classic A1 - Slave Pits of the Under City. It opened my eyes as a young DM.

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E616 - How I Found Dungeons & Dragons from 2020-01-26T02:23:29

I speak about how I was introduced to Dungeons & Dragons and want to hear how you were introduced to RPGs.

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E615 - Some Thoughts on Micro Settings / Genre Sourcebooks for Swords & Wizardry from 2020-01-25T02:30:03

The Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set will be Kickstarting next week. I have some ideas for micro settings / genre sourcebooks for Swords & Wizardry and other OSR rulesets.

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E614 - Follow Up on Gygaxian Greyhawk Fiction and the Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set from 2020-01-24T02:52:24

JoeTheLawyer calls in with some further info on Gary Gygax Greyhawk fiction and Shane (first-time caller, long-time listener) call in with his desires in the upcoming S&W Boxed Set.

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E613 - I Look at All of the EGG Gord the Rogue Books I've Never Read from 2020-01-23T04:45:05

I have six of the Gary Gygax Gord the Rogue books, and I've yet to read them. Sigh.

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E612 - More S&W Discussion and I Delve into Kickstarter Shipping Issues from 2020-01-22T04:08:10

JoeTheLawyer calls the show with some input on what he would like to see in the upcoming S&W Boxed set. I get sidetracked and talking about Kickstarter and Media Mail.

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E611 - What Do You Want in the Upcoming Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set? from 2020-01-21T02:59:46

I asked this question on the blogside, but I think it needs to be asked here too. What do you want to see in the new Swords & Wizardry Boxed set that will be releasing soon via Kickstarter?<...

E610 - Knowing When to End or Reboot an RPG Session from 2020-01-20T02:48:36

RPGs are meant to be fun. If things aren't fun in your RPG session for you and your players, it may be time to reboot.

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E609 - Spoiler Free Joker Review and Some Ideas to Influence How You Present Your BBEG from 2020-01-19T03:21:40

I just finished watching Joker. Excellent movie and inspiration on how to present your BBEGs to your plyers in your next campaign.

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E608 - Christopher Tolkien has Passed, ENWorld has a Top Gaming Podcast List from 2020-01-18T03:42:39

Christopher Tolkien has passed (JRR Tolkien's son and posthumous editor). ENWorld has a Top Podcast list. If you are like me, you probabnly don't know most of the list ;)

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E607 - Recent on Demand Bing-watching - Colony, Punisher & The Prisoner from 2020-01-17T02:02:35

As you can hear from my voice, your host is under the weather these days. It does mean some guilt-free binge-watching is at hand.

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E606 - Was Matt Mercer (Critical Role) Working on his WotC Release While Under Contract with Green Ronin? from 2020-01-16T00:28:48

Ah, what tangled webs we weave.  Gwen Baker on Facebook pretty much accuses Matt Mercer of working on his recent WotC Campaign Setting while under contract with Green Ronin.

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E605 - New WotC Setting Hits #1 In ALL Books on Amazon - Witness the Mercer Effect from 2020-01-15T02:59:20

The Matt Mercer Effect. The setting from Critical Role hit #1 of ALL Amazon. Will expectations be shattered?

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E604 - Trolls, Two-Handed Swords and OSR vs Old School Gaming from 2020-01-13T23:15:26

Voicemails galore. Old Man Grognard, Goblin's Henchman and Jason. Oh, and your bartender is sick. Damn it!

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E603 - First Impressions are Everything or Why You Shouldn't Join Communities with Obscenities as Your Handle from 2020-01-13T03:45:01

I'm in a miserable mood. My sciatic is kicking up a notch or five. So asking me on The Tavern's Discord Server to give roles to your friends @fuck and @shitworld is probably a poor choice. I ven...

E602 - The OSR, The OGL, Community Content and the Zweihander RPG from 2020-01-11T21:24:52

Last night I posted about the OSR page on DriveThruRPG and how the "Hottest OSR Community Releases" was all material released for Zweihnder. Not a surprise, because Zweihander IS the only Commun...

E601 - Was the Art in the AD&D 1e Core Books as Good as We Remember? from 2020-01-11T01:04:10

I opened up my AD&D 1e Player's Handbook and looked at the art within with fresh eyes. It wasn't as pretty as I remembered.

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E600 - Follow Up to E599 - I Explain the Reasoning for Leaving "Real-Life" Behind from 2020-01-10T04:05:38

Carl Heyl calls the show with some observations to E599. I offer a further explanation.

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E599 - Rant on Why I Keep Real World Religion / Real World Politics / Real World Drama Out of All Things Tavern from 2020-01-09T00:33:53

When someone knows the community rules but decided they know better and it shouldn't apply to them "because", it really gets my Irish up.

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E598 - Fantasy Flight Games Laying Off Interactive, Customer Service & RPG Staff from 2020-01-08T01:43:04

Fantasy Flight Games has not officially announced it, but they are in the midst of some major layoffs. A few weeks earlier and it would have been reminiscent of WotC Christmas layoffs...

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E597 - The Hero's Journey 2nd Edition by James Spahn from 2020-01-07T01:56:32

As always, full disclosure - James is like a brother to me. That doesn't change the fact that he is one of the most skilled and prolific writers in the RPG field. Did I mention The Hero's Journe...

E596 - Pub Chat with JoeTheLawyer and Rach - Recorded Live in the Captain's Bar & Grill from 2020-01-05T01:44:23

JoeTheLawyer, Rach and I met up at the Complete Strategist in Manhattan this morning, then moved across the street to The Captain's Bar & Grill. We talk games, gaming, Lankmar and more. Than...

E595 - Thoughts / Spitballing a Weekly Youtube RPG Review Show from 2020-01-04T03:51:32

Looking for feedback / ideas on a weekly Youtube RPG Review Show

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E594 - What Does Continual Light, Animosity Between Elves & Dwarves and Membership Fees in Fantasy Bars Have in Common? from 2020-01-03T04:19:55

Simply put, they were all topics of discussion in tonight's Tavern Chat Hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord earlier tonight.

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E593 - I Look at Some Binge on Demand Streaming Series for Gamers from 2020-01-02T00:09:06

Game of Thrones. The Expanse. Lost in Space. The Witcher. Shannara. Carnival Row. There are series to binge on-demand series to both inspire *and apparently were inspired - by RPG Campaigns

E592 - A Look Back at 2019 and a Look Forward to 2020 from 2020-01-01T01:23:06

The Tavern Chat Podcast has been an amazing success in 2019, and that is thanks to you, my listeners. Please tell me what you would like to see in 2020.

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E591 - Gareth Skarka is Available for Paid Consultation on Your ePublishing Projects from 2019-12-31T02:16:41

I think Gareth may actually be the new definition of Hubris for the upcoming decade.

http://gmskarka.com/consulting/

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E590 - So Why Do Campaigns Often Break Down Before Double Digit Levels? from 2019-12-30T01:23:28

JoeTheLawyer chimes in on campaigns dying around 7th level. I have further thoughts on the matter. Cloudkill and Raise Dead for the win.

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E589 - So, Apparently Most Campaigns Cap Out Around 7th Level... from 2019-12-29T04:20:46

ENWorld had an article today about D&D Beyond and its character tracker. It seems most campaigns cap out around level 7. Go figure.

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E588 - The Journey is its Own Reward from 2019-12-28T04:25:32

Sometimes we as DMs and even players, obsess over the end game and forget to appreciate the journey.

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E587 - Jokes in My RPG? A Dragon Walks into a Bar... from 2019-12-27T03:47:26

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E586 - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a very Joyful Holiday Season from 2019-12-26T04:04:32

Today is Christmas Day 2019 and we have a handful of voicemails!

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E585 - New Drizzt Video Game Coming in 2020 from 2019-12-25T00:26:07

Grrr. This went up without content. Want to play as Drizzt in an action RPG? Your chance will come in 2020. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/12/new-dungeons-and-dragons-video-game-coming-in-2020.html?f...

E584 - Run as Written is a Losing Bet from 2019-12-24T02:37:33

Run as written is a losing bet. Every published adventure breaks down somewhere with some group, and you need to be willing to go beyond what is written To go off-script.

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E583 - A Quick Look at Episode 1 of The Witcher from 2019-12-23T02:47:06

I just finished watching the first episode of The Witcher on Netflix and I give me first impressions.

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E582 - Cranky Tenkar Looks at Some of Today's Releases at DriveThruRPG from 2019-12-22T03:56:34

Sinus headache has made me an angry dwarf. I look at some good, bad and ugly releases at DriveThruRPG.

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E581 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Courtney Campbell (Hack & Slash) from 2019-12-21T01:26:53

As usual, Courtney was an excellent partner for a Fireside Chat. Check out Courtney's latest release Listen

E580 - A Look at Brazen Backgrounds, a Tool for Inspiring PC Backgrounds from 2019-12-20T04:49:09

In tonight's Tavern Chat hangout in our Discord Server, we discussed starting campaigns and in led right into Brazen Backgrounds, an excellent tool for inspiring PC backgrounds. Available on Dri...

E579 - Gary Con Update - Corrections & Clarifications from Luke Himself from 2019-12-19T01:41:14

Well, the good news is that the Grand Geneva will be calling via phone the guests that were overbooked. Additionally, Luke Gygax corrected assumptions where I was wrong (damn internet rumors) an...

E578 - Has Gary Con Outgrown Lake Geneva - Is Milwaukee Calling? from 2019-12-18T04:41:33

In 2019 Cary Con had an issue with vendor and gaming tables not being ready on time. This year, the Grand Geneva overbooked a significant number of convention guests. Is it time to follow in the...

E577 - Gary Con's Grand Geneva Resort Overbooked Back in March - Notifications Going Out Now from 2019-12-17T04:46:04

How does it take 8 months to realize you overbooked your hotel?

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E576 - Why "Controlling the Narrative" is Important to Funded Kickstarter Failures from 2019-12-16T00:51:12

Old Man Grognard returns with more Yarr! Why some funded Kickstarter Failures try to move the conversation off of Kickstarter and into social media that they can control any negative feedback. Listen

E575 - Where is Yarr! & ENWorld is Weeding Out Fake Promotional Posts from 2019-12-15T02:42:04

Old Man Grognard calls in to remind me about Yarr! ENWorld is addressing fake promotional posts.

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E574 - A Look Back at some Early RPG Kickstarter Funded Failures from 2019-12-14T03:33:10

Last night's Tavern Chat Hangout on the Discord Server brought up some well funded but eventually failed to deliver RPG Kickstarters. Of coure, I backed a number ;)

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E573 - How Best to Handle the Anger Brigade from 2019-12-13T14:27:23

Yep, this episode is a few hours late. Last night in Tavern Chat, we discussed what I call the Anger Brigade and their attempts to exert influence on companies and individuals.

E572 - How NOT to Make Tenkar Go Away: A Myth & Magic RPG Story from 2019-12-12T03:55:41

My "good friend" Tom of New Haven Games has offered me multiple copies of the Myth & Magic Player's Guide (copies that would belong to backers), apparently in an effort to make me go away. I...

E571 - Publisher Trolls OneBookShelf with Fake Banning Screenshot and Emails- Gets Banned for Real from 2019-12-10T23:59:59

Holy Shit. Some things you just can't make up. Fake getting banned from OBS and they might actually ban you. Yes, I do rant a bit. Adult language is present ;)

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E570 - Axes & Anvils Update - Four and a Half years Later from 2019-12-10T04:40:41

Mike Nystul passed on the rights, but not the Kickstarter obligations to Axes & Anvils and four and a half years later we have an update.

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E569 - Trails Don't Need to be So Dark for the Kitties - Charity Gaming Bundle Raffle by David Baity from 2019-12-09T04:09:35

Dark Trails is David Baity's soon to release Weird West DCC RPG Powered Game. Davis is running a charity raffle to benefit shelters for stray and feral cats. Lots of gaming loot to be won :)

E568 - New Release - Merlynd the Magician - Robert J Kuntz from 2019-12-08T03:30:13

Rob Kuntz is releasing Merlynd the Magician, a special remembrance of Don Kaye, co-Founder of TSR and Gary Gygax's best friend before Don's untimely death in 1975.

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E567 - Just How Much Food and Drink Fits in a 1 foot Cube? AD&D Clerics Want to Know from 2019-12-07T03:04:39

Sometimes these podcasts take a mind of their own. Just how much food and drink fit in a one-foot cube waiting to be purified by a cleric in AD&D 1e?

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E566 - The Return of OSR Christmas from 2019-12-06T04:13:56

Its December, and that means the return of OSR Christmas. This year I am trying to do things a bit more sanely ;)

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E565 - Do Your Players Stop After Defeating the BBEG? Is there Someone Behind Even Him? from 2019-12-05T04:48:06

Is there someone else behind your BBEG? Maybe your players think they've achieved their goal but fail to see the issue further down the line...

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E564 - On Licensing Older Gaming Properties for Modern Eyes from 2019-12-04T03:52:45

Many of us look back with rose-colored glasses on the gaming materials released by publishers like Judges Guild back in the mid / later 70s and early 80s, but making such titles palatable to a m...

E563 - Back in the Saddle - As a Player - and Basic Fantasy Roleplayng is Going OGL from 2019-12-03T04:26:29

We played in Tim Short's Old School Essentials campaign for the first time in months and we had a blast. Always fun to make the GM improvise ;) Also, Chaosium appears to be planning to release B...

E561 - James Raggi Misled a Collaborator on a Project? You Don't Say... from 2019-12-02T01:59:18

James Raggi (LotFP) misled Jez Gordon on the whole Zak Had Nothing to do with this Book bullshit. Ah, James - burning bridges faster than Sherman in the South. https://coinsandscrolls.blogspot.com/...

E562 - A Bit More Info on the Possible Future of The One Ring from 2019-12-02T01:07:29

We have a JoeTheLawyer voicemail, some additional info on the possible future of The One Ring RPG and a short James Raggi related followup.

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E560 - Follow Up on AD&D 1e - Call in from The Chgowiz from 2019-11-30T03:52:51

Michael Shorten (Chgowiz) call in regarding surprise in AD&D 1e. Oh, and some Black Friday Sales to jump on.

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E559 - A Day to Be Thankful - Thanksgiving Day from 2019-11-29T02:53:19

I really have a shit ton of reasons and people to be thankful for, as well as being part of an amazing community. Thank you all.

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E558 - Cubicle 7 Withdraws from Licensing Agreement - The One Ring Comes to an End from 2019-11-28T00:39:10

Cubicle 7 will cease publishing The One Ring and Adventures in Middle-earth™ in the first half of 2020. Put a fork in it.

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E557 - The AD&D 1e Player's Handbook Unnecessarily Complicates "Surprise" (not a surprise) from 2019-11-27T03:18:59

While we claimed to be running AD&D 1e by the book back in the day, I don't recall it ever happening.

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E556 - On Kickstarter - Should "Big Companies" be Able to Use Kickstarter? from 2019-11-26T03:18:12

I hear this question asked a lot, especially in regards to our hobby, RPGs. The funny thing is, these "Big Companies" are usually one project failure away from no longer being a company.

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E555 - Why I Think Less Rules is More in the OSR from 2019-11-25T00:50:16

JoeTheLawyer calls the show and talks in part, about how running Basic D&D is freeing for both him and his players. Preach on brother!

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E554 - Behind the Scenes of the Torchlight Zine from 2019-11-24T01:50:47

We've begun work on the Torchlight Zine for Swords & Wizardry. I couldn't be more excited :) I'm sure it shows. Heh

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E553 - On DM PCs That Are Baked into Settings - I'm Calling You Out Elminster! from 2019-11-23T02:26:10

In episode 552 of this very podcast, Kvir mentioned the Forgotten Realms & Dragonlance Settings, which got me thinking about Elminster and Fizban respectively and not in a good way ;)

E552 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Kfir Mendel (CaveGeek Art) from 2019-11-22T03:53:54

Tonight I sat down with Kfir Mendel, of CaveGeekArt.com. We talk about D&D, gaming, art, and cooking. Yes, we cover the bases. And if you go to cavegeekart.com and use the code: tenkar : you...

E551 - Soe Thoughts on Call of Chtulhu from 2019-11-21T05:01:17

On tonight's Tavern Chat hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server, Call of Cthulhu was a hot topic.

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E550 - Over 450k Accounts of Magic the Gathering Exposed by WotC from 2019-11-20T02:04:54

Ah, you have to love it when companies aren't hacked, just amazingly careless. Such is the case with WotC.

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E549 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Casey Christofferson (Frog God Games) from 2019-11-19T02:49:46

Simply one of the best interviews EVAH! Casey Christofferon of Frog God Games talks Kickstarter, Indigogo, new Swords & Wizardry Boxed set and so much more. 

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E548 - Why D&D 5e Can Never Be an "Evergreen Edition" from 2019-11-18T04:42:10

There has been some discussion that D&D 5e may be an "Evergreen Edition" and there will be no D&D 6e. I disagree...

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E547 - Thoughts on mining Man in the High Castle for Campaign Ideas from 2019-11-17T04:46:01

Rach and I are currently binging Man in the High Castle season 4 on Amazon Prime and it has inspired me with thoughts on mining it for a fantasy RPG campaign.

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E546 - The Trolls Confirm the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter Monies are Still There from 2019-11-16T02:47:07

I've been saying this for the past couple of years - the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter monies are still there, sitting in a savings account that I was shown a statement of in 2017 by Ernie himself....

E545 - Enie, Meanie, Minie Moe - Pick a Layout Program by the Toe from 2019-11-15T03:13:25

Voicemail from Jason regarding YouTube changes, then I mention my layout tribulations...

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E544 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Matt Finch (S&W, OSRIC, Jordoba, Frog God) from 2019-11-14T00:57:06

Matt Finch marks the return of the Designers & Makers series of Fireside Chats. We talk, Jordoba, Swords & Wizardry, 3d printing and more.

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E543 - Changes Coming to Youtube - Another Reason NOT to Bring Tavern Chat to that Platform from 2019-11-13T03:39:06

New terms of service are coming to Youtube. Creators beware!

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E542 - How Much does WotC want for a 45th Anniversary Dice Set with an Artificial Sapphire from 2019-11-12T03:14:13

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E541 - Looking Back at the Ridiculous Level Titles from AD&D 1e from 2019-11-11T04:20:51

Ever want to be a "Superhero?" May as well roll a Fighter, cause you'll be one at 8th level ;)

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E540 - Thinking About AD&D 2e Dark Sun & Character Stables for the OSR from 2019-11-10T03:35:17

Dark Sun was a setting for AD&D 2e that I ran off and on. To me, the largest innovation was the character stable, where you could swap out your active character between sessions. Now I'm thi...

E539 - Troll Lord Games Swoops in To Dig Out the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter - with Commentary from 2019-11-09T03:47:12

Surprising news today. Troll Lord Games is going to assist in getting the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter completed. Very surprising and very good news.

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E538 - Some Thoughts & Concerns on Spell Design for Swords & Wizardry from 2019-11-08T03:11:09

One of the things I'll be tackling (with the assistance of Bad Mike) is new spells for Swords & Wizardry. Converting OGL spells is the easy part - creating new ones whole cloth that are bala...

E537 - I've got lots in the Hopper Prepping for the upcoming Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set Reboot from 2019-11-07T04:33:10

Gamehole Con has me all psyched for the Sword & Wizardry Boxed Ser Reboot Kickstarter coming in 2020. Time to get my ass writing!

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E536 - Critical Role's upcoming Animated series signed by Amazon Prime from 2019-11-06T01:15:08

I'm not big on Critical Role, and I think they bring unrealistic expectations of play to new gamers, but their upcoming Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Series looks interesting...

E535 - I Have Returned from GameHole with Packages Awaiting Me from 2019-11-05T03:42:22

I walked through my door after returning from GameHole and found a package from Osprey Games containing Romance of the Perilous Lands by Scott Malthouse and Paleomythinc by Graham Rose. I see th...

E534 - GameHole Con Wrap - And Boy are my Feet Tired! from 2019-11-04T05:38:05

Another Gamehole in the books and I am Fucking exhausted ;P