Radio Grognard KING SIZE

I talk about a plot device and NPC that has to do with PC's identity.

I talk about the hacks I use in RPGs.

I talk about Conan, Thundarr and why I don't get the dislike of Pulp Fantasy.

I talk about using electronic means (mostly Campaign Logger) to do my campaign notes.

I listen to a voicemail and then go off on a whine about popular games, peer pressure and how intro gaming videos kinda dumb down the game.

After I congratulate some ENnie winners I talk more about post-apocalyptic gaming.

After a voicemail and a quick music/SFX update I talk about the way I like to run horror/thriller scenarios.

I talk about how I (try to) organize my session/campaign material.

I talk about the essential books I have at hand and using character actors as NPCs.

I talk about putting characters in deadly situations.

I talk about how much description to put into campaign worlds.

I talk about character sheets, my preferences and where to get them.

I talk about traps and how to use them.

Talking about gripes I have with RPGs.

I talk about post-apocalypse games and how to handle them.

I talk about how to balance (and not balance) encounters.

I talk about micro settings/hexcrawls and how to manage them using the Rosy Sandbox method.

Talking about how to kick start ideas when you have nothing in your head.

Voicemails then I talk about three toolbox RPGs - HERO/Champions, GURPS and Savage Worlds.

I answer some voicemails and talk (rant?) about 5E and my attitude/concerns over it.

I talk about my favorite FLGS and the feelings that keep me coming back to the OSR.

As a followup to Episode 42 I talk about how I do the rest of my game prep.

I talk about monster stat blocks and how to keep them simple.

I answer Colin's email and talk about the basics of what I carry in my game bag.

I talk about minis vs. tokens and why I use 'em (tokens, that is).

I talk about GM screens (again) and the usefulness of a mini screen.

Here I talk about a couple things left out of my YouTube review of Victorious and give my 2 cents about the ENnies and awards and award shows in general.

In my final episode from New Mexico I talk about things I picked up GMing for my grandkids and how to streamline things when running at the table.

I answer a voicemail and then it's back to New Mexico to talk about plot hooks and where to put 'em.

Here I talk a little about The Temple of Elemental Evil and then it's off to New Mexico where I chat about padding and extending your game session.

I answer a viocemail and talk from New Mexico about using festivals and celebrations in RPGs.

More musing from New Mexico. This time about organic vs. tacked-on RPGs.

In this episode I answer a voicemail and play the first in a series of field recordings. This time: more about GM screens.

This time I answer a voicemail from Jason Hobbs and Dave writes in asking how I started the YouTube videos, which I gladly answer.

I talk about adapting X1 The Isle of Dread to suit my needs.

I answer an email and talk about where to put goofy places in your world.

I talk about using a deadpan face and rolling dice as a GM to be enigmatic to your players.

I talk about firearms in fantasy RPGs.

I talk about how I handle monster stats in-game.

I talk about creating adventures for a road trip.

I pontificate on role-playing vs. roll-playing and how I like a balance.

I answer an email and talk about my favorite skill system.

I talk a bit about using tables for scenarios and how I come up with adventures.

I talk about buying RPGs, what to look for and how character sheets can tell you a lot about the game.

I talk about supers games and the genre for RPGs.

I talk about not bringing baggage to or work out your problems at the table.

I talk about why I roleplay and GM.

I go over the previous nights' game, muse over what to run at my next convention and how I weld plots together.

I talk about pacing and timing in games and how to structure an adventure to take advantage of them.

I answer an email and talk (Well, rant a bit) about how and why I use a GM screen.