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Episode 132 – Psychological Weight in Slot-Based Encumbrance: The Burden of Magic & Sin, by Warren D.

Episode 132 – Psychological Weight in Slot-Based Encumbrance: The Burden of Magic & Sin, by Warren D. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 22, 20226 min

Episode 131 – Modern Mimics, by Velexi Raptor

Episode 131 – Modern Mimics, by Velexi Raptor Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 21, 202213 min

Episode 130 – Apolitical RPGs Do Not Exist, by Prismatic Wasteland

Episode 130 – Apolitical RPGs Do Not Exist, by Prismatic Wasteland Reading performed by Yochai Gal. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 18, 202210 min

Episode 129 – Parrot-Fiends of House Manati (and the Unceasingly Useful Dermestid Box), by Marsworms

Episode 129 – Parrot-Fiends of House Manati (and the Unceasingly Useful Dermestid Box), by Marsworms Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 17, 202210 min

Episode 128 – What Is a Dungeon Crawl?, by Gus L.

Episode 128 – What Is a Dungeon Crawl?, by Gus L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 16, 202215 min

Episode 127 – Sui Generia, by Brendan S.

Episode 127 – Sui Generia, by Brendan S. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 15, 202213 min

Episode 126 – Pleasures of the OSR: Secrecy and Discovery, by Ben L.

Episode 126 – Pleasures of the OSR: Secrecy and Discovery, by Ben L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 14, 202224 min

Episode 125 – Space is an Ocean, Spaceships are Submarines, by Emmy

Episode 125 – Space is an Ocean, Spaceships are Submarines, by Emmy Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 11, 202231 min

Episode 124 – Ten Challenges I Love in Games, by Phlox

Episode 124 – Ten Challenges I Love in Games, by Phlox Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 10, 20225 min

Episode 123 – A Fracture in Old School Philosophy: Barbarian or King?, by Dwiz

Episode 123 – A Fracture in Old School Philosophy: Barbarian or King?, by Dwiz Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 9, 20229 min

Episode 122 – So You Want to Run a Puzzle Dungeon: Tips and Procedures for Pleasant Puzzling, by Direct Sun

Episode 122 – So You Want to Run a Puzzle Dungeon: Tips and Procedures for Pleasant Puzzling, by Direct Sun Reading performed by Direct Sun. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 8, 20229 min

Episode 121 – Mechanics for Resource Management Part 3: Types of Resources, by Anne Hunter

Episode 121 – Mechanics for Resource Management Part 3: Types of Resources, by Anne Hunter Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 7, 20221h 24m

Episode 120 – Positive Gross, by Evlyn Moreau

Episode 120 – Positive Gross, by Evlyn Moreau Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 4, 202213 min

Episode 119 – Planning a Campaign as a Series of Decisions, by Retired Adventurer

Episode 119 – Planning a Campaign as a Series of Decisions, by Retired Adventurer Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 3, 20229 min

Episode 118 – The Basis of the Game is Making Decisions, by Retired Adventurer

Episode 118 – The Basis of the Game is Making Decisions, by Retired Adventurer Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 2, 20227 min

Episode 117 – The Keep on the Borderlands is Full of Lies, by Prismatic Wasteland

Episode 117 – The Keep on the Borderlands is Full of Lies, by Prismatic Wasteland Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Nov 1, 202216 min

Episode 116 – Prep Tools, Not Adventures, by Nick LS Whelan

Episode 116 – Prep Tools, Not Adventures, by Nick LS Whelan Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 31, 202214 min

Episode 115 – Variations on the Johnson Meet, by Velexi Raptor

Episode 115 – Variations on the Johnson Meet, by Velexi Raptor Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 28, 20226 min

Episode 114 – Critique 2: The Old School, by marcia

Episode 114 – Critique 2: The Old School, by marcia Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 27, 202228 min

Episode 113 – Traits of the Mythic Underworld, by Dwiz

Episode 113 – Traits of the Mythic Underworld, by Dwiz Reading performed by Direct Sun. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 26, 20225 min

Episode 112 – Soft Skills in Running a Game by Joshy McCroo

Episode 112 – Soft Skills in Running a Game by Joshy McCroo Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 25, 202210 min

Episode 111, Adventure Writing Tips (Featuring Unicorn Meat), by Dan D.

Episode 111, Adventure Writing Tips (Featuring Unicorn Meat), by Dan D. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 24, 202214 min

Episode 110 – Memory Problems, by Ava Islam

Episode 110 – Memory Problems, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 21, 202223 min

Episode 109 – In Praise of “Silly” Names, by James Maliszewski

Episode 109 – In Priase of “Silly” Names, by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Oct 20, 20227 min

Episode 108 – Meet the New Boss: Some Thoughts on Domain-Level Play, by Joseph Manola

Episode 108 – Meet the New Boss: Some Thoughts on Domain-Level Play, by Joseph Manola Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Sep 3, 202115 min

S11 Ep 107Episode 107 – Critique 1: Towards Better Critiques of Games, by Marcia

Episode 107 – Critique 1: Towards Better Critiques of Games, by Marcia Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Sep 2, 20218 min

S4 Ep 106Episode 106 – Six Cultures of Play, by John B.

Episode 106 – Six Cultures of Play, by John B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Sep 1, 202128 min

S4 Ep 105Episode 105 – On the Ecology of Gold & Dragons, by Ava Islam

Episode 105 – On the Ecology of Gold & Dragons, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Gregory Blair. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 31, 20218 min

S166 Ep 104Episode 104 – How to Run a Mystery in TTRPGs, by Prismatic Wasteland

Episode 104 – How to Run a Mystery in TTRPGs, by Prismatic Wasteland Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 30, 202111 min

S4 Ep 103Episode 103 – Two Week Megadungeon, by Nick LS Whelan

Episode 103 – Two Week Megadungeon, by Nick LS Whelan Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 28, 202118 min

S4 Ep 102Episode 102 – Traversing Fantasy: Repetition & Drive, by Marcia

Episode 102 – Traversing Fantasy: Repetition & Drive, by Marcia Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 27, 20214 min

S4 Ep 101Episode 101 – Locks, by Larry Hamilton

Episode 101 – Locks, by Larry Hamilton Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 26, 202114 min

S13 Ep 100Episode 100 – Maybe Split the Party, by Prismatic Wasteland

Episode 100 – Maybe Split the Party, by Prismatic Wasteland Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 25, 202110 min

S4 Ep 99Episode 99 – Your Demon Lord Doesn’t Need That Many Hit Dice, by Joseph Manola

Episode 99 – Your Demon Lord Doesn’t Need That Many Hit Dice, by Joseph Manola Reading performed by Timothy Weston. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 24, 20218 min

S19 Ep 98Episode 98 – Keystone Encounter Table, by Scrap Princess

Episode 98 – Keystone Encounter Table, by Scrap Princess Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 21, 20219 min

S4 Ep 97Episode 97 – Hollow Hermit, by Evlyn Moreau

Episode 97 – Hollow Hermit, by Evlyn Moreau Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 20, 20216 min

S4 Ep 96Episode 96 – Example of Play for Running Traps Without a Search Check, by Nick LS Whelan

Episode 96 – Example of Play for Running Traps Without a Search Check, by Nick LS Whelan Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 19, 20218 min

S4 Ep 95Episode 95 – Old Games, by Gus L.

Episode 95 – Old Games, by Gus L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 17, 202110 min

S4 Ep 94Episode 94 – It’s 4 am and I’m supposed to be writing a paper but I’m thinking about gorillas instead, by Ava Islam

Episode 94 – It’s 4 am and I’m supposed to be writing a paper but I’m thinking about gorillas instead, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 16, 20216 min

S11 Ep 93Episode 93 – D&D Doesn’t Understand What Monsters Are, by Dan D.

Episode 93 – D&D Doesn’t Understand What Monsters Are, by Dan D. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 13, 20218 min

S4 Ep 92Episode 92 – DCC RPG and Character Death in Old School Gaming, by James Maliszewski

Episode 92 – DCC RPG and Charachter Death in Old School Gaming, by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Timothy Weston. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 12, 20215 min

S4 Ep 91Episode 91 – Why Visit the Magician? & A Visit to the Magician, by Zedeck Siew

Episode 91 – Why Visit the Magician? & A Visit to the Magician, by Zedeck Siew Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. [And the second post as well.] The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 11, 20216 min

S4 Ep 90Episode 90 – Downtime Activities: Non-Magical Research, by Ben L.

Episode 90 – Downtime Activities: Non-Magical Research, by Ben L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 10, 202115 min

S4 Ep 89Episode 89 – Resource Management 2: Defining Our Terms, by Anne Hunter

Episode 89 – Resource Management 2: Defining Our Terms, by Anne Hunter Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Aug 9, 202117 min

Episode 88 – Spoils of the Gorgon Coast: The Degenerate Heir, by Brian Richmond

Episode 88 – Spoils of the Gorgon Coast: The Degenerate Heir, by Brian Richmond Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix. This episode is a wrap for Blogs on Tape’s 3rd season. Thank you very much for listening!

Jun 1, 202012 min

Episode 87 – Space is Boring by Velexi Raptor

Episode 87 – Space is Boring by Velexi Raptor Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

May 31, 20208 min

Episode 86 – Hymn to the Bow: the Hunters, by Humza Kazmi

Episode 86 – Hymn to the Bow: the Hunters, by Humza Kazmi Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

May 30, 202011 min

Episode 85 – Terminology, Diegetic vs Non Diegetic, by Emmy Allen

Episode 85 – Terminology, Diegetic vs Non Diegetic, by Emmy Allen Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

May 28, 202014 min

Episode 84 – New Class: Book Club Witches, by Dan D.

Episode 84 – New Class: Book Club Witches, by Dan D. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

May 27, 202015 min

Episode 83 – Witches like Wizards: A Customizable Witch Class, by Monsieur Le Battlier

Episode 83 – Witches like Wizards: A Customizable Witch Class, by Monsieur Le Battlier Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

May 26, 20208 min