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Don't Get Mad, Get Elven! (Mad God, Barrow of the Elf King) (E221)
Kicking off with a great bunch of calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents…, Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd of Casting Shadows, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, and Michael ‘ChicagoWiz’ Shorten of The Dungeon Master’s Handbook.This August marks the beginning of the 10th RPGaDAY month. Find the prompts here.https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.htmlWatch the trailer for Phil Tippet’s 2021 film Mad God here.Find Nate Treme’s excellent Barrow of the Elf King along with a whole bunch of other awesome stuff from Highland Paranormal Society here.https://natetreme.itch.ioSpecial thanks to Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus for providing the little nudge I needed.[Edit] Thanks to Joe Richter for reminding me to add the link to the episode that includes my tentative steps towards GMing. https://freethrall.substack.com/p/rpg-podcast-episode-a-month-day-episode-096Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Subscribe to my newsletter The StochasiumFind me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/,here https://freethrall.carrd.co and on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623Check out what else I might be up to here https://free-thrall.itch.io/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Data Delving (ChatGPT Backchat) (E220)
Thanks to some amazing feedback I received in response to my ChatGPT experiment in episode 218, I found it very easy to put this episode together. Featuring calls from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi and a very special contribution from Safer Fantasy Crafting. Back the Eco Mofos!! Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daniellocke/eco-mofos?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=eco%20mofos!!%23Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Subscribe to my newsletter The Stochasium Find me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/,here https://freethrall.carrd.co and on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623Check out what else I might be up to here https://free-thrall.itch.io/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Bunkers & Billionaires (Mail Order Apocalypse, Eco Mofos!!, Horizon Zero Dawn) (E219)
I kick things off with a couple of great messages from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Michael "ChicagoWiz" Shorten of The Dungeon Master's Handbook.I sing the praises of Substack and share my first real post from The Stochasium "Bunkers & Billionaires: The Future of Dungeon Delving".Christian Buggedei’s Mail Order Apocalypse https://moa.orkpiraten.de is a great read.Here’s both Lost Eons and Eco Mofos!! by David Blandy https://davidblandy.itch.io, the Eco Mofos!! jam https://itch.io/jam/eco-mofos-jam and upcoming Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daniellocke/eco-mofos?result=projectSpecial thanks to Julia Burgisser of Jewels From NZ and Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting for their Comments.You can learn more about Horizon Zero Dawn’s history in the video below (here be spoilers!).Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Subscribe to my newsletter The Stochasium https://freethrall.substack.comFind me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what else I might be up to here https://free-thrall.itch.io/Find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623Thank you for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Computer Says Yes, And... (ChatGPT, Into the Odd, Isle of Ixx) (E218)
Thanks to Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Dark Fluid for your feedback.In this episode, I attempt to teach Google's ChatGPT how to host and play a roleplaying game.Into the Odd SRD Mark of the Odd by Chris McDowall https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AxH25aVWJETisfWNrxCOAHyKE7OCVgS1Isle of Ixx by Skullfungus https://gamesomnivorous.com/products/isle-of-ixx?variant=44184939167977Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Subscribe to my newsletter The Stochasium https://freethrall.substack.comFind me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what else I might be up to here https://free-thrall.itch.io/It's been brought to my attention (thanks Yochai) that the Audio Dungeon Discord link has expired. Find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Feedback Loop 2: The Answering (We Deal in Lead, D&D Honor Among Thieves, DDC Dying Earth) (E217)
Thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for your awesome calls.We Deal In Lead By Odin's Beard https://byodinsbeardrpg.com/books/we_deal_in_lead/Mail Order Apocalypse by Christian Buggedei https://moa.orkpiraten.deFrontier Scum by Karl Druid https://frontierscum.comInevitable by Soulmuppet Publishing https://soulmuppet-store.co.uk/products/inevitable-quickstartDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Dir. Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis DaleyMy Letterboxd page https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/Dying Earth for Dungeon Crawl Classic from Goodman Games https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/dcc-setting-dying-earth/The Dying Earth by Jack VanceMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Subscribe to my newsletter The Stochasium https://freethrall.substack.comFind me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what else I might be up to here https://free-thrall.itch.io/It's been brought to my attention (thanks Yochai) that the Audio Dungeon Discord link has expired. Find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Feedback Loop (The Spine of Night, Eco Mofos!!, Knave Second Edition) (E216)
Thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Colin Green of Spikepit for your calls.Apocalypse World by D. Vincent & Meguey Baker http://www.apocalypse-world.comIndex Card RPG (ICRPG) by Runehammer https://www.modiphius.net/pages/runehammerMedieval Fantasy Campaign & TURN by Marcia B https://traversefantasy.itch.ioErrant by Kill Jester https://www.killjester.com/errantLost Eons and Eco Mofos!! by David Blandy https://davidblandy.itch.io and the Eco Mofos!! jam https://itch.io/jam/eco-mofos-jamMail Order Apocalypse by Christian Buggedei https://moa.orkpiraten.deThe Spine of Night (2021) Dir. Philip Gelatt & Morgan Galen KingKnave Second Edition by Ben Milton https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/questingbeast/knave-rpg-second-editionDying Earth for Dungeon Crawl Classic from Goodman Games https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/dcc-setting-dying-earth/Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Find me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what else I might be up to here https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Learning to Crawl (Apocalypse World, TURN & Mail Order Apocalypse) (E215)
Thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Colin Green of Spikepit for your callsApocalypse World by D. Vincent & Meguey Baker http://www.apocalypse-world.comThe Good Friends of Jackson Elias https://blasphemoustomes.com/2023/04/25/son-of-listener-suggestions/Mike Shae aka Sly Flourish aka The Lazy DM https://slyflourish.comChris McDowall’s Bastionland blog https://www.bastionland.com/2023/04/getting-rules-wrong.html & https://www.bastionland.com/2023/04/taking-action.htmlMarcia B’s Traverse Fantasy blog https://traversefantasy.blogspot.com & Itch page https://traversefantasy.itch.ioChristian Buggedei’s Mail Order Apocalypse https://moa.orkpiraten.deMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected]Find me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
How to Proceed? (Into The Odd, Electric & Mythic Bastionland) (E214)
Featuring...Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastExcerpts from Chris McDowall's Into The Odd https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/into-the-odd/, Electric Bastionland https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/products/electric-bastionland and Mythic Bastionland https://drive.google.com/file/d/18qOLDK6GifFGljetTI0NLho8RIFmVtnl/viewSpecial thanks to...Menion AKA Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi, Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep, Max Moon of Max Moon Games, Geek Gamers, Solo Tabletop Blog, Perplexing Ruins, Scott Dorward of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias, Andy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks Radio, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus and End of Plays, Nicky Haller, Jen Fridy, T.J. Dennon, Safer Fantasy Crafting and Blogs on Tape.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Further Ado (Indie Roundup and The Honest & Plain Village of Scio) (E213)
Yes, it's been a minute, as they say across the pond. I'm having a bit of a Spring clean in an attempt to get the podcast back on track.Kicking things off with a few calls from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Jason Connerley of Nerds' RPG Variety Cast.A couple of other places you may have heard me...Cerebrevore on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpDqfU6pUPs2bdW8t23YVA or on your favourite podcatcherTom Barbalet’s My Rules Are Better http://www.myrulesarebetter.comThen I finally get to those indie creators who've reached out to me in recent months via the Stout Stoat review database https://www.stoutstoat.co.uk/blogs/digital-accessibility/reviewers-databaseWolves at the Lake by Quinn Blackwell is now an Electrum Best Seller https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/404703/Wolves-at-the-Lake--Core-BookThe Last Hand by Eric Faber https://airborneham.itch.io/the-last-handArmor Classy CDungeon by Epic Level https://epiclevelsrapgods.com/Contact by J. Strautman https://strautmaskreplica.itch.io/contactFear Bundle from The Lost Bay Studio https://www.thelostbaystudio.com/products/fear-bundleLiminal Horror by Goblin Archives’ https://goblinarchives.itch.io/liminal-horrorSubversion from Fragging Unicorns Games https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fraggingunicorns/subversion?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=subversionHellpiercers by Nem of Sandy Pug Games https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandypuggames/hellpiercers-tactical-harrowing-action?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=hellpiercersThe Bloom by Josh Domanski & Goblin Archives’ https://goblinarchives.itch.io/the-bloomSplat 4 – Frights from Summoning Circle Press available soon https://summoning.itch.ioHorse Girl by Samuel Mui community copies available https://babblegumsam.itch.io/horse-girlMythic Space by Peter LaCara https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/776217730/mythic-spacefree playtest here https://lacara-games.itch.io/mythic-spaceThe Geographical Almanac Kickstarter to be announced https://www.albyonabsey.comHaunting from Arcane Atlantic Games https://atlasarcane.itch.io/hauntingHedgemaze Mail by Ema Acosta https://www.patreon.com/spookymealRounding things off with a reading from The Honest and Plain Village of ScioGeorge Edward Patterson III’s A Groats-Worth of Grotesques and The Honest and Plain Village of Scio are both available from The Skull as a Complete Gentleman Co. on DriverThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/18534/The-Skull-as-a-Complete-Gentleman-CoMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall, here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ and here https://freethrall.carrd.coCheck out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Overdue Overview (Noctis Labyrinth, Vault of the Blood Mage, The Calling, Action 12 Cinema) (E212)
In this episode, I finally get around to promoting the good works of creators who've reached out to me in recent months.Featuring...Noctis Labyrinth by Duamn Figueroa https://mrdrhobo.itch.io/noctis-labyrinthVault of the Blood Mage by Robert Waluchow https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/399852/Vault-of-the-Blood-MageLoaded for Bear by Robyn Green https://postrobynist.itch.io/loaded-for-bearThe Calling by Ohad Reiter https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/405239/The-CallingHit the Road, Jack by Kyle Tam [functional in February] https://urania-games.itch.io/hit-the-road-jackKyle Tam’s itch page https://urania-games.itch.ioAction 12 Cinema by Michael K. Ross of The RPG Academy podcast https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/action-12-cinemaIf you want to join the review database sign up here https://forms.gle/V2qiDAfHnCRqpdaz5Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Ostensibly Suppositious Romanticism (Reflecting on OSR October) (E211)
Featuring...Calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents... and Safinho of ALONE IN THE LABYRINTHCheck out Cerebrevore on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpDqfU6pUPs2bdW8t23YVA or on your favourite podcatcherPossum (2018) dir. Matthew HolnessGarth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) dir. Richard AyoadeThe Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water (Public information film 1973) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNPMYRlvySYMy list of British and Irish horror movies https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/british-and-irish-horror/Goblin's Henchman defines OSR https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/135-do-you-even-osr/id1492513079?i=1000583229392Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep defines OSR https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-days-of-osr-the-age-of-conan-osr-october/id1532907284?i=1000584543183Horrified by RavensburgerThe Good Friends of Jackson Elias discuss video nasties https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-horror-dangerous/id664563082?i=1000585412757Honourable Mentions: Hanna & John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries RPG Podcast, James Knight, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Safer Fantasy Crafting, Menion a.k.a Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus and special thanks to Rob C. of Down in a HeapMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
OSR or OSRn't - SchrOSRdinger's Unboxing (Adventure Perilous, Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier, ANNA-X66) - OctOSR OSRtober (E210)
Celebrating OSR OctoberFeaturing...Calls from Joe Richter from Hindsightless who opens the show with some wonderful birthday wishes (Get well soon, Joe), John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries RPG Podcast and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents...Adventure Perilous by Dirk Stanley https://dirkstanley.itch.ioTome Robbers of the Crystal Frontier by Gus L https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/357799/Tomb-Robbers-of-the-Crystal-FrontierANNA-X66 by Slade Stolar https://scablandspress.itch.io/anna-x66-reduxHonourable mentions: Chris McDowall's Into The Odd and Electric Bastionland Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
OSR A Jason't (How OSR is Bastionland?, The Dungeon Dozen) - OctOSR OSRtober (episode 209)
Celebrating OSR OctoberFeaturing...Calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastJason Sholtis' The Dungeon Dozen can be found here http://roll1d12.blogspot.comChris McDowall's Bastionland blog https://www.bastionland.com/2020/07/how-osr-is-bastionland.htmlGoblin's Henchman talks OSR https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/135-do-you-even-osr/id1492513079?i=1000583229392Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
New Spells From Old Magic - OSR October OctOSR OSRtober (episode 208)
Celebrating OSR OctoberFeaturing...Calls from Joe Richter from Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastJeremy "Frothsof" Smith's Thought Eater podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thought-eater/id1448611668Ben Milton's The Glatisant: A Questing Beast Newsletter. Subscribe here https://questingbeast.substack.comMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Please Do Not Bend (Cthulhu Dark, Orc Borg, Feast) (episode 207)
Featuring...Calls from Joe Richter from Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastTime travel chat on Cerebrevore https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qz5AgdLQT8w&t=102s& Safer Fantasy Crafting https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/safer-fantasy-crafting/id1517897309Barney Dicker's Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome https://ko-fi.com/locoludus & Biosphere Guardians https://loco-ludus.itch.io/biosphere-guardians-2050Old Farts fun from Loco Ludus https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beige-of-glory-part-1-league-of-eternal/id1488770987?i=1000574520495Andy Goodman's Grizzly Peaks Radio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grizzly-peaks-radio/id1530832637OSR October #Octosr #OsrtoberEveryone Games https://everyone-games.com/2022-schedule/Total Party Thrill https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tpt-326-gaming-with-a-chronic-illness/id1032007896?i=1000580450026Graham Walmsley's Cthulhu Dark PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/341997Cthulhu Dark discussion with Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep on Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/406-cthulhu-dark-on-system-sunday/id1494636468?i=1000581272025Martin R Shaw's Unexplained Scotland https://eryk-sawicki.itch.io/unexplained-scotlandGrant Howitt's Orc Borg https://rowanrookanddecard.com/orc-borg-coming-soon/ and other stuff https://gshowitt.itch.io/Chris Bissett's Feast https://loottheroom.uk/product/feast-print-pdf and other stuff https://loottheroom.itch.io/Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
#RPGaDay2022 Roundup 11 to 31 - The RPGaDay After Tomorrow (episode 206)
Finally, it's here, the rest of #RPGaDay2022.Featuring...Calls from B.J. (aka "GameDoc") from Arcane Alienist, Menion (AKA Rob) from Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi, Joe Richter from Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.Barney Dicker's Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome https://ko-fi.com/locoludusJason Tocci's 2400 https://jasontocci.itch.io/2400Chris McDowall's Into the Odd https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/into-the-odd/ and Electric Bastionland https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/products/electric-bastionlandCover art mentionsParanoia/Vapors Don't Shoot Back by Larry Catalano https://www.tsrarchive.com/pr/pr-adv-vapor.jpgAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons Dungeoneer's Survival Guide by Jeff Easley https://image.isu.pub/151223135242-0f374f0db7d07457e15c0f7c785d0e8b/jpg/page_1.jpgVaesen Nordic Horror Roleplaying https://www.southernhobby.com/images/products/large/FLF-VAS01.jpg?1421Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://anchor.fm/free-thrall or https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at [email protected] me here https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and here https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/Check out what I'm up to on itch at https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
#RPGaDay2022 Round-up 5 to 10 (episode 205)
Featuring...#RPGaDay2022 days 5 to 10Calls from Colin Green of Spikepit and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastTrickster's Net https://tricksters-net.itch.io/tricksters-netOne Night Games by Brian Hazzard https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianhazzard/one-night-worlds-zero-prep-gm-less-one-page-ttrpgs?ref=4zr8f4&token=ee76f5e7Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
#RPGaDay2022 & Scaling Mail Mountain (Face Folio, Vaesen, GOZR, Dark Nation) (episode 204)
Featuring...#RPGaDay2022 days 1 to 4Calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastDave Paterson's Frankenstein's RPG podcastCall of Cthulhu Starter Set by Mike MasonDungeons & Dragons Basic Set by Frank MentzerWarlock of Firetop Mountain by Steven Jackson & Ian LivingstoneMiddle-Earth Role Playing (MERP) from Iron Crown Enterprises (I.C.E.)Face Folio by M BlakeVaesen Mythic Britain & Ireland by Graeme DavisGOZR by James V. WestDark Nation by Martain LloydSerpent's Teeth from Silver Branch GamesMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Resistance is Feudal (I Have The High Ground, Primeval Bastionland) (episode 203)
Featuring...Errant by Kill Jester https://errantrpg.carrd.co/Fléaux! by Kobayashi https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexandrekobayashi/fleauxTTRPG Social Media/Reviewers Database https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7B2jmhtN-ABotVvsNH26OrmaGCu3W5igks1XM86ne75-b2g/viewformI Have The High Ground by Jess Levine https://jessfromonline.itch.io/ihthgPrimeval Bastionland by Chris McDowall https://drive.google.com/file/d/18qOLDK6GifFGljetTI0NLho8RIFmVtnl/viewMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Bonus Burblings for Tom Barbalet (episode 202)
Featuring...References to My Rules Better bonus episodes released between June 12th and July 1st https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-rules-are-better/id1447857948The Retired Adventurer's Six Cultures of Play https://retiredadventurer.blogspot.com/2021/04/six-cultures-of-play.htmlMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Time of the Season (Kriegsmesser, Dungenerator, Cairn Bestiary) (episode 201)
Welcome to season 5!Featuring...Joe Richter of HindsightlessColin Green of SpikepitKarl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents...Ascoleth by Monkeyblood Design https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=ascoleth&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=Into the Odd Remastered by Chris McDowall https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bastionland/into-the-odd-remasteredWarhammer Fantasy Role-Play https://cubicle7games.com/our-games/warhammer-fantasy-roleplay/Kriegsmesser by Gregor Vuga https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/357104/KriegsmesserSolo Game Master's Guide by Geek Gamers in print https://www.modiphius.net/products/solo-game-masters-guide?_pos=1&_sid=171be2b62&_ss=r and PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/399150/Solo-Game-Masters-Guide-PDF?term=solo+game+mastersDieku Podcast Geek Gamers interview https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solo-game-masters-guide-from-geek-gamers/id1500809088?i=1000565513734You can follow End of Plays on Twitter https://twitter.com/EndofPlays?s=20&t=Ar7SGyLkNA19r8N_kwPuKAThe Dungenerator by Rollin Kunz https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollinkunz/the-dungeneratorCairn Bestiary compiled by Yochai Gal https://www.lulu.com/shop/yochai-gal-and-flacoalto-/cairn-bestiary/paperback/product-gmgjkz.html?page=1&pageSize=4Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Content! (Solo GM Guide, Ascoleth, Kriegsmesser & Into The Odd) (episode 200)
Welcome to my bicentential bonanza!Featuring...Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastKarl Rodriguez of The GMologist PresentsAnthony Boyd (Runeslinger) of Casting ShadowsChe Webster of Roleplay RescueSolo Game Master's Guide by Geek Gamers in print https://www.modiphius.net/products/solo-game-masters-guide?_pos=1&_sid=171be2b62&_ss=r and PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/399150/Solo-Game-Masters-Guide-PDF?term=solo+game+mastersGeek Gamers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/GeekGamers01Ascoleth by Monkeyblood Design https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=ascoleth&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=Kriegsmesser by Gregor Vuga https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/357104/KriegsmesserBrazil (1985) dir. Terry GilliamDelicatessen (1991) and The City of Lost Children (1995) dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc CaroDark City (1998) dir. Alex ProyasBone Machine (1992) by Tom WaitsBlack Death (2010) dir. Christopher SmithThe Mandalorian "Chapter 6: The Prisoner" dir. Rick FamuyiwaOxygen (2021) dir. Alexandre AjaInto the Odd Remastered by Chris McDowall https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bastionland/into-the-odd-remasteredMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
One Sought Adventure feat. Solo Game Master's Guide & Into The Odd (episode 199)
Featuring...Joe Richter of HindsightlessThe Prisoner (1967) created by Patrick McGoohanBe Seeing You by Tanya Floaker https://timeoftribes.itch.io/be-seeing-youJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastThe Monster Club (1981) dir. Roy Ward BarkerLost Eons by David Blandy https://davidblandy.itch.io/lost-eons2400 by Jason Tocci https://jasontocci.itch.io/2400Jason Tocci's blog https://pretendo.games/James A. Sral of Sub-Class ActJames' Itch page https://jamessral.itch.io/Solo Game Master's Guide by Geek Gamers https://www.modiphius.net/products/solo-game-masters-guide?_pos=1&_sid=171be2b62&_ss=rGeek Gamers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/GeekGamers01Episode 16 of Keep Off The Borderlands "I Think We're Alone Now" feat. part one of my Into The Odd solo session https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-think-were-alone-now-episode-16/id1466517108?i=1000445773974Into The Odd by Chris McDowall https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bastionland/into-the-odd-remasteredElectric Bastionland by Chris McDowall https://chrismcdee.itch.io/electric-bastionlandInto The Wyrd & Wild by Wet Ink Games https://feral-indie-studios.itch.io/into-the-wyrd-and-wildThe Northman dir. Robert EggersKeep Off The Borderlands episodes concerning magic in Alluvial Plains https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alluvial-plains-could-it-be-magic-episode-154/id1466517108?i=1000497393840 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-magical-mystery-of-alluvial-plains-vol-1/id1466517108?i=1000497962744 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-magical-mystery-of-alluvial-plains-vol-2/id1466517108?i=1000498087074 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-magical-mystery-of-alluvial-plains-vol-3/id1466517108?i=1000498311572Everything Everywhere All At Once dir. Dan Kwan and Daniel ScheinertMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Playtests, Pilgrims & Pamphlets (Pilgrimage of the Sun Guard) (episode 198)
Featuring...Colin Green of SpikepitPearl & Dean theme "Asteroid" by Pete MooreJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastThe Monster Club (1981) dir. Roy Ward BarkerCommunion (1989) dir. Philippe MoraOrbital Blues by SoulMuppet PublishingA Dirty World by Greg StoltzeThe Prisoner (1967) created by Patrick McGoohanBe Seeing You by Tanya FloakerSpikepit Osseous improve https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/452-osseous-rpg/id1411465419?i=1000488990786Roleplay Rescue Playing Alone https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/playing-alone/id1614045511?i=1000557756046Barney Dicker of Loco LudusLeague of Eternal Guardians by Barney DickerThose Dark Places by Johnathan HicksSurvival of the Able by Jacob Wood https://www.accessiblegames.biz/our-games/survival/Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome by Barney Dickler https://ko-fi.com/locoludusThe Drowned World by J.G. BallardPilgrimage of the Sun Guard by Amanda P. https://hopefulweirdwonder.itch.io/sunguardBarney interviews Amanda https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/pilgrimage-of-the-sun-guard-interview-with-amanda-p/id1488770987?i=10005565151762400 by Jason Tocci https://jasontocci.itch.io/2400Jason Tocci's blog https://pretendo.games/Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Orbital Blues & Other Maladies (episode 197)
Featuring...Pearl & Dean theme "Asteroid" by Pete MooreSafer of Safer Fantasy CraftingJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastThe Black Hack by David Black https://www.squarehex.co.uk/products/the-black-hack-2nd-rule-bookThe Village (2004) dir. M. Night ShyamalanGoblin's HenchmanMoana (2016) dir. John Musker and Ron ClementsColin Green of SpikepitThe Street (2019) dir. Zed NelsonCodi M of No Save For YouJohn Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries RPG PodcastPontypool (2008) dir. Bruce McDonaldJaws (1975) dir. Steven SpielbergAlien (1979) dir. Ridley ScottAmerican Werewolf in London (1981) dir. John LandisBe Seeing You by Tanya Floaker https://timeoftribes.itch.io/be-seeing-youThe Prisoner (1967) created by Patrick McGoohanWolfen (1981) dir. William WadleighPredator (1987) dir. Tim McTiernanCall of CthulhuAndy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks RadioBarney Dicker of Loco LudusScott Dorward of The Good Friends of Jackson ElliasT.J. DrennonNicky of Infiltrating the BrOSRAndy Goodman https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grizzly-peaks-radio/id1530832637Orbital Blues by SoulMuppet Publishing https://soulmuppet-store.co.uk/collections/orbital-bluesCowboy BeBop created by SunriseFirefly dir. Joss WhedonGuardians of the Galaxy (2014) dir. James GunnBadlands (1973) dir. Terrence MalickBest Left Buried by SoulMuppet Publishing https://soulmuppet-store.co.uk/Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Covid, Call-ins & Lone Eons (episode 196)
Featuring...Colin Green of SpikepitKes (1969) dir. Ken LoachCodi M of No Save For YouOrbital Blues by SoulMuppet PublishingCowboy Bebop by Hajime YatateMostly Harmless Meetings by Dan Sumption https://peakrill.itch.io/mostly-harmless-meetingsKarl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents...Anthony "Runeslinger" Boyd of Casting ShadowsThose Dark Places by Johnathan Hicks https://ospreypublishing.com/those-dark-placesJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastWolfen (1981) dir. William WadleighJohn Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries RPG PodcastWoodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021) dir. Kier-La JanisseRob C of Down in a HeapJim Moon of HypnogoriaThe Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) dir. Piers HaggardThe Ritual (2017) dir. David BrucknerBlack Sabbath (1963) dir. Mario BavaA Dark Song (2016) dir. Liam GavinThe Borderlands (2013) dir. Elliot GoldnerRobin Redbreast (1970) dir. James MacTaggartPontypool (2008) dir. Bruce McDonaldLone Eons https://davidblandy.itch.io/lone-eonsRay Otus of PlundergroundsHieronymous J Doom of Fantastic FightsMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Mostly Harmless Meetings & Other Encounters (episode 195)
Featuring...Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastJoe Richter of HindsightlessThe Legend of Vox MachinaLone Eons https://davidblandy.itch.io/lone-eonsThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinThose Dark Places by Johnathan Hicks https://ospreypublishing.com/those-dark-placesFolk Horror Revival & Wyrd Harvest Press https://folkhorrorrevival.com/Call of CthulhuAndy Goodman https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grizzly-peaks-radio/id1530832637Andy's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grizzlypeaksMostly Harmless Meetings by Dan Sumption https://peakrill.itch.io/mostly-harmless-meetingsA Night in Veiglewood https://free-thrall.itch.io/a-night-in-veiglewoodMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
More TV & My Top 3 (episode 194)
Featuring...Lone Eons https://davidblandy.itch.io/lone-eonsJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastKarl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents...The Legend of Vox MachinaArcane: League of LegendsInto the OddElectric BastionlandThe Black HackBarney Dicker's League of Eternal GuardiansCounterpointD6 https://loco-ludus.itch.io/counterpointd6Trickster's Net https://tricksters-net.itch.io/tricksters-netNeo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome https://ko-fi.com/locoludusCall of CthulhuAndy Goodman https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grizzly-peaks-radio/id1530832637Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Slackman Returns, Dungeon Plumbers & Lost Eons (episode 193)
So, I finally put together an episode. This is essentially a bunch of recordings made at various points over the last two months. I respond to calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents and Colin "Spikepit" Green. I briefly talk about the games I've played before going through Wayne Robert's Dungeon Plumbers and unboxing David Blandy's Lost Eons box set. Honourable mentions: Atmosphere video board game, Netflix's Arcane: League of Legends, Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland, BBC's The Adventure Game, Andy Goodman's Grizzly Peaks Radio, Call of Cthulhu, White Dwarf, Scott Dorward and The Good Friends of Jackson Elias, Nicky of Infiltrating the BrOSR, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Trickster's Net, The League of Eternal Guardians, CounterpointD6, Goblin's Henchman's Carapace, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1E and OSRIC. Grizzly Peaks Radio https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grizzly-peaks-radio/id1530832637The Good Friends of Jackson Elias https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-good-friends-of-jackson-elias/id664563082Infiltrating the BrOSR https://anchor.fm/brosrTrickster's Net https://tricksters-net.itch.io/tricksters-netCounterpointD6 https://loco-ludus.itch.io/The genius of Goblin's Henchman https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/9524/Goblin039s-HenchmanDungeon Plumbers! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/380933/Dungeon-PlumbersDavid Blandy's Lost Eons itch fund https://davidblandy.itch.io/lost-eonsDavid Blandy on Loco Ludus https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lost-eons-sustainable-gaming-forum-david-blandy/id1488770987?i=1000545369932More at Rook's Press https://www.rookspress.com/Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
A Cup of Joe & Jason on Wry with Karly Fries (episode 192)
I dive straight into responding to messages from Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents, talking about The Dee Sanction, All Rolled Up, Mõrk Borg and how I'm not very metal. I then chat about how much I've been enjoying the Netflix series Arcane: League of Legends before treating you to yet another unboxing. This time it's the Haunted Almanac, a fabulous compilation of the work of microgame maestro Nate Treme.Check out the All Rolled Up store https://www.allrolledup.co.uk/Get the Haunted Almanac here https://gamesomnivorous.com/products/haunted-almanac and here https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/haunted-almanac-pdfNate's Highland Paranormal Society blog https://natetreme.com/ Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Unbox-athon Part 3 - Keeping up with the Richters (episode 191)
I've gone all Peter Jackson on your ass and turned my two-parter into a three-parter. I respond to calls from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and B. J. of The Arcane Alienist before opening a few more boxes.Solitary Defilement by 1d10+5 https://1d105.itch.io/solitary-defilementThe Dee Sanction: Adventures by Paul Baldowski & Richard August https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allrolledup/the-dee-sanction-adventuresApparitions of East Anglia by Chris Spalton https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1008789726/apparitions-of-east-angliaIndex Card RPG Master Edition by Hankerin Ferinale https://www.modiphius.net/products/index-card-rpg-master-editionHonourable Mentions: Cthulhu Hack 2E by Paul Baldowski, Chromatic Dungeons by Roderick Waibel, Mörk Borg by Pelle NilssonMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Unbox-athon Part 2 - This Time it's Boxes (episode 190)
Featuring messages from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Karl Rodriguez. A little more Arthurian chat before we talk about getting serious with Mörk Borg and Call of Cthulhu.https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/352086/Chromatic-Dungeons-RPG?term=Chromatic+dungeonshttps://www.allrolledup.co.uk/?s=dee+sanction&post_type=producthttps://www.storymasterstales.com/https://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/Honourable mentions: Safer Fantasy Crafting podcast, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus and League of Eternal Guardians, B.J Taylor of Arcane Alienist, Alluvial Plains by Barney Dicker, David Surman & Tom Barbalet, Andy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks Radio and Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Solitary Defilement from 1D10+5 and Mörk Borg Cult: FeretoryMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Unbox-athon Part 1 - Hallow-Zine Special (episode 189)
Featuring messages from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Taylor of Clerics Wear Ringmail.https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/373291/Mouth-Broodhttps://planetary-games-ttrpg.itch.io/amnesiac-space-whaleshttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/328612/MORK-BORG-CULT-FERETORY?term=feretoryhttps://ozbrowning.itch.io/ozrHonourable mentions: Cairn and One-Shot World by Yochai Gal, Alluvial Plains by Barney Dicker, David Surman & Tom Barbalet, Chris Black's Black Hack 2E, Solitary Defilement from 1D10+5, Roadside Picnic by Arkady & Boris Sturgatsky and Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff VanderMeerMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Darkness Moves and Revenge of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (episode 188)
I kick things off by taking a look at Perplexing Ruin's evocative Cairn supplement Darkness Moves before responding to calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless, B. J. Boydd the Arcane Alienist and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. A little more Green Knight goodness, alignment and morality, some Best Left Buried and playing in Middle-Earth.Get Darkness Moves here https://perplexingruins.itch.io/darkness-movesWatch The Dungeon Inn - Philosophy in D&D here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pbKbWSIRKo&list=PLAJ7iwVMRv6P2gq_fDM3AQuNS4dBlIFi3Find Wizards & Wobblies here https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizardsGet There and Back Again here https://rayotus.itch.io/Find The Retired Adventurer's Six Cultures of Play post here https://retiredadventurer.blogspot.com/2021/04/six-cultures-of-play.htmlMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
More Green Knight with Safer and Spoilers (187)
In this episode, I respond to a lovely message from Safer Fantasy Crafting concerning a theory he has about Sir Gawaine and The Green Knight. Essentially, it's another opportunity for me to witter on about David Lowery's amazing movie.Honourable Mentions: Alluvial Plains, League of Eternal Guardians by Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Everyone Games https://everyone-games.com/, Darkness Moves by Perplexing Ruins https://perplexingruins.itch.io/, Andy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks Radio.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
The Green Knight or How to Get Ahead in Chivalry (Spoiler Warning) (episode 186)
I indulge in a little bit of unboxing including Best Left Buried: Deeper by Soulmuppet Publishing, The Hex Hack by John R Davis, Cairn by Yochai Gal and Side Quest: Fortress of Bones by Estragon Helmer. I respond to calls from Jason Connerley of Nerds RPG Variety Cast and Joe Richter of Hindsightless. I try to get to grips with the difference between Classic and Trad play before sharing a little spoiler-free review of David Lowery's The Green Knight.Honourable mentions: Middle-earth Role Playing (MERP) by Iron Crown Enterprises, Logar the Barbarian of Wobblies & Wizards, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Everyone-Games, Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich."Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Fun With Categories and a Little Congestion (episode 185)
I finally get around to replacing my copy of Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World. I answer calls from Safer Fantasy Crafting, B.J. of The Arcane Alienist, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents..., Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. Following the praise of my talented co-host from the last couple of episodes, I contemplate GMing, share my interest in Into The Odd Remastered Kickstarter and Trickster's Net, consider the categorisation of players and gaming styles, and talk about a few other podcasts I've been listening to.Honourable mentions: Old-School Essentials, Andy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks Radio, PlayFrame, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Blogs On Tape, Dungeon Designer's Guild, The Lost Bay Podcast, TableTop Talk, Spire and Heart RPGs by Rowan, Rook and Deckard.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
RPG Podcast Episode a Month Day (episode 184)
Following an unscheduled month off, I'm back with a bumper episode.A long-awaited unboxing.Some equally long-awaited call responses for Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Andy Goodman of Expedition from the Grizzly Peaks and Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus.Thanks to James Sral of Sub-Class Act, I discovered Parts Per Million solo aids and consider returning to an Into the Odd solo session from way back in episode 16 https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e4psviInspired by Roleplay Rescue episode 904, I read from Robin's Laws of Good Game Mastering and contemplate my play style.Following Barney's praise of last episode's co-host, I play a little more of what was recorded in the garden that day.Honourable mentions: #RPGaDay2021, Julz Burgisser of Jewels from NZ, Colin "Spikepit" Green, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents..., BJ Boyd of Arcane Alienist, Anthony "Runeslinger" Boyd of Casting Shadows, Arlen Walker of Live from Pellam's Wasteland, Kevin of The Redcaps Podcast, David Chapman's WILD, Gavin Norman's Old-School Essentials Advanced Fantasy, Mike Mason's Call of Cthulhu Starter Set, Peter Rudin-Burgess' Parts Per Million Limited, Jeremy "frothsof" Smith's 12v12 https://thoughteater.itch.io/12v12Special thanks to my wonderful co-host."Welcome" and "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Something Wild and Troika! Time (episode 183)
This episode features two very special (to me at least) guest appearances, an unboxing of David F. Chapman's Tarot driven WILD RPG from Stoo Goff https://www.wildrpg.com/ and a recap of a recent Troika! session run by Timothy J. Drennon. I played with Jason Connerley who also covered the session in episode 223 of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://anchor.fm/jason376/episodes/223-Troika-e1493ni."Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
What's in the Box? (episode 182)
After responding to a call from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, I open a box and talk about the contents. Featuring Tortilla Flats by John Steinbeck, the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set and Swords & Wizardry Complete. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Lands of Legends Review (episode 181)
Back from a brief hiatus, I share some calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Evil Jeff of Minions & Musings and BJ of The Arcane Alienist regarding my improved audio. There's an unboxing/unopening of Bordercholly's Knights of the Road (a Kickstarter I backed for ZineQuest 3) https://bordercholly.itch.io/the-knights-of-the-road, followed by a review of OSR toolkit Lands of Legends from Axion Spice https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/18110/Axian-Spice/subcategory/39231/Lands-of-Legends-Honourable mentions: Bo Burnham: Inside and The Amusement Park dir. George A Romero"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Casting the Pod (episode 180)
I've got a new microphone. I talk about podcasting and sound quality, almost forgetting I have a couple of call-ins from Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.Honourable mentions: Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Colin Green of Spikepit, Ray Otus of Plundergrounds, Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor, Jason Hobbs of Random Screed, Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere and Jeff Collier of Tome of All Dooms.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] out what I'm up to on itch https://free-thrall.itch.io/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
An Alluvial Plains Pledge & Scratching That Itch (episode 179)
I begin with a few calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, and Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus. I then reflect a little on my part in creating the Alluvial Plains setting for Barney's Vantage system before talking a little about the content of my Itch page https://free-thrall.itch.io/ Osseous, Pura, A Night in Veiglewood.Honourable mentions: Tom Barbalet of My Rules Are Better, David Surman, Dave Arneson, Free Kriegspiel, darkwormcolt.wordpress.com, The Landshut Rules, Diceless Dungeons, Hypertellurians and Electric Bastionland.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
A Groats-Worth of Grotesques (episode 178)
Wherein I review George Patterson's rather unique "OSRish" baroque bestiary A Groats-Worth of Grotesques. Grab a copy here https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/18534/The-Skull-as-a-Complete-Gentleman-CoIncluding some great calls from Julz Burgisser of Julz from NZ, Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep and Safinho of Alone in the Labyrinth.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Dice Roles, Logic Holes & Tipsy Trolls (episode 177)
I touch on a variety of topics thanks to some great call-ins from Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere, John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries RPG Podcast, Joe Hardin of Biggus Geekus, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus and Goblin's Henchman. Honourable mentions: Safinho of Alone in the Labyrinth, PBTA games, Jackson Malloy's Sword & Scoundrel, Barney Dicker's League of Eternal Guardians. https://free-thrall.itch.io/Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
The Ones You're Rolling With (episode 176)
A bunch of great call-ins from Colin "Spikepit" Green, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Sanfinho of Alone in the Labyrinth and John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries. Covering a range of topic from Alexei Sayle to the zygomorphic nature of gaming community rivalry.Honourable mentions: The Dice are Screaming, The Alexei Sayle Podcast, Monty Python's Holy Grail, John Ruskin, William Morris, Jackson Malloy's Sword & Scoundrel, Chris Black's Black Hack and Rowan, Rook and Decard's Spire and Heart RPGs.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
The Quest for Inclusivity (episode 175)
A relatively short episode addressing some concerns Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere had about episode 173 "Shirker's Playtime". I also recommend checking out Brian's Have to Look That Up podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-to-look-that-up/id1557503258Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Story Stuff: The Tale of Brap Crudman (episode 174)
Following a call from Jason Connerley of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, I attempt to break down what I'm talking about when I refer to storygame elements using my experience of playing Jackson Malloy's Sword & Scoundrel and Chris Black's the Black Hack.Honourable mentions: Arlen Walker of Live from Pellam's Wasteland, Rollin' Bones with Ryan Howard, Dave Aldridge of dPercentile, and Alexei Sayle. Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Shirker's Playtime (episode 173)
A star-studded lineup of calls from Safer Fantasy Crafting, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Daniel Norton of Bandits Keep, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks and Grizzly Peaks Radio, Jason Connerely of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries and Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere.I discuss how I construct episodes, session length of online play, Call of Cthulhu handouts, design notes, the possibility of keeping personal politics out of gaming, fast and slow combat rounds of Shadow of the Demon Lord, the value of labels and my plans for the weekend.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Mia Culpa (episode 172)
Just a quick message addressing an erroneous remark I made regarding The Dice Are Screaming, episode 201: The Gamer Side Hustle.Music by Timothy J. DrennonContact me at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com