Episodes
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Episode 94 - Epic Monsters
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Grant and Peter are back with a whole host of things to talk about! We start with a bit about the Pugmire campaign Grant just started playing in. Then we answer a surprisingly tricky question from Patreon backer Jim Nanban, who asks us for our "elevator pitch" for RPGs as a hobby. We remind everyone that Save Against Fear 2016 is coming up very quickly (and that you should go if at all possible!) And finally, we reach our main topic: Epic monsters. What do we mean by an "epic monster"? What role can and should they play in your campaign? Why do they sometimes fall flat? And what little tricks and additional details can you add in to really make them stand out to your players? And most importantly, what's the best story about an epic monster from your own gaming career?
Mentioned in this episode:
- Save Against Fear 2016 (so nice we linked it twice!)
- GURPS Horror
- Magic: The Gathering's Eldrazi titans
Scripture: Job 3:8, Revelation 13:1
Tuesday Sep 06, 2016
Episode 93: Anti-Heroes
Tuesday Sep 06, 2016
Tuesday Sep 06, 2016
Grant and Peter handle the first of two topic voted on by Patreon backers: Anti-Heroes. After tackling another great Patreon backer question, the hosts dive in, and as it turns out, this is a more complicated and controversial topic than you might think. The episode covers everything from Biblical figures to Sherlock Holmes to Rincewind to The Punisher with some advice (and cautionary notes) for gaming along the way.
Scripture: Judges 3:15-21, Luke 22:55-61
Links:
Anti-Hero page on tvtropes.org