The Red Dice Diaries

The weather has turned worse as our party try and make their way from the forbidding Grey Peaks to return to their home village and make plans for their future.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

This episode was spurred on by a comment from Ty Prunty on my Facebook account, asking why I don't talk about Fate so much anymore?- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following link: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode, myself and Hannah are looking at the Troll variants found in the 1st Edition AD&D Fiend Folio.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following link: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself take calls about wishes in games, get some great advice on publishing and answer questions about recent episodes.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssOur callers this episode were:Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Variety CastJoe Richter from the Hindsightless podcastGoblin's HenchmanColin Green from the Spikepit podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode, I'm getting a few things off my chest as myself and Hannah muse about problems in games and ways that they can be avoided or dealt with.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following link: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're taking a look at the avarous and isolationist Deep Gnomes, and how they've change through the editions of D&D.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following link: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're delving into the idea of sentient swords and other items as featured in Old-school Essentials.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpMany thanks to Kevin of the Redcaps Podcast whose voicemail lead to this episode, check out his podcast: https://anchor.fm/theredcapsWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following link: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

The heroes continue their exploration in the catacombs below the ancient Solar Order abbey, searching for a weapon that--the modern remnants of the Order say--will allow them to lay the unquiet dead of Witch Isle to rest. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Wriggling out of their graves eager to spread death and despair the Sons of Kyuss are a particularly unpleasant, infectious type of undead.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following link: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we discuss another monster from the classic Fiend Folio, this time it's the turn of the relentlessly obsessive Skeleton Warrior.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following links:- Website/blog: https://www.RedDiceDiaries.com- Podcast RSS feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss- Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/RedDiceDiaries/?business_id=1701938250081081- MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/reddicediaries- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedDiceDiaries- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries- DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/11679/Red-Dice-Diaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself take calls about using sentient swords in games, get a great story about how a wish ran in a game and answer some other queries about recent episodes.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssOur callers this episode were:Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Variety CastRandy NicholsKevin at the Redcaps PodcastJoe Richter from the Hindsightless podcastGoblin's Henchman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Licking their wounds and mourning their losses from their first abortive foray into the beetle infested abbey, their recent acquaintance Simon Graydon catches up with them, bringing news of a fresh translation of the stone tablet that Leopold gave him, it may allow them to progress further into the abbey. The young knight has bought the stone with him, but they also hear disquieting news that their lost comrade John Cameron may not be resting peacefully in his grave.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we offer some tips on using that mostly powerful of all magics, Wishes, in your D&D games.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following links:- Website/blog: https://www.RedDiceDiaries.com- Podcast RSS feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss- Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/RedDiceDiaries/?business_id=1701938250081081- MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/reddicediaries- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedDiceDiaries- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries- DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/11679/Red-Dice-Diaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're delving into the Needleman from the 1E AD&D Fiend Folio, looking at how it's changed over the years and discussing some ways you could use it in your game.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following links:- Website/blog: https://www.RedDiceDiaries.com- Podcast RSS feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss- Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/RedDiceDiaries/?business_id=1701938250081081- MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/reddicediaries- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedDiceDiaries- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries- DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/11679/Red-Dice-Diaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

I had the good fortune to play in a session of Eldritch Tales (a White Box game of Lovecraftian Horror) run by the author Joe Salvador, organised by Colin Green of the Spikepit podcast and featuring a number of OSR Anchorite luminaries; whilst playing it I was reminded how much I enjoyed the feat system in the game and started to think that it could very easily be imported into other old-school D&D style games.- Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)https://freepd.com/electronic.phpWant to get involved in the conversation?- You can leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast- Or you can email us at: [email protected] can also find us using the following links:- Website/blog: https://www.RedDiceDiaries.com- Podcast RSS feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss- Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/RedDiceDiaries/?business_id=1701938250081081- MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/reddicediaries- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedDiceDiaries- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries- DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/11679/Red-Dice-Diaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode we're continuing our exploration of monsters originating in the 1E AD&D Fiend Folio, comparing and contrasting Mephits from various editions and talking about potential ways you could use them in your games.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Our heroes meet two warriors of a religious order that seems to share an origin with the undead of Witch Isle, this begins a quest to an ancient abbey infested with strange insects.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

I backed the Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy Kickstarter by Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral, Gavin Norman the author was kind enough to send pre-release PDFs to the people who back the Kickstarter. In this episode I'm looking through the second of the two compiled rules tomes available on the Kickstarter.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode we're trawling through the Fiend Folio in search of the deadly Lizard King.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssHere are some of the items referenced in the show:Fan conversion of Lixard King for 3E based on Fiend Folio: https://www.enworld.org/threads/lizard-king-3-5.461769/PFSRD version of Lizard King: https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/humanoids/lizardfolk/lizard-king/4E race version of Lizard King: https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Lizard_King_(4e_Race) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

I backed the Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy Kickstarter by Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral, Gavin Norman the author was kind enough to send pre-release PDFs to the people who back the Kickstarter. In this episode I'm looking through the first of the two compiled rules tomes available on the Kickstarter.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this bonus episode, I have a bit of a rant about someone being an a-hole on Reddit.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode--as per the result of this week's Twitter poll--we're cracking open the mighty Fiend Folio once again in an attempt to peel back the festering robes of the haunting Heucuva.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

It's 2020 and we can't go out for a pub crawl, unless you're talking about a fantasy RPG pub crawl that is!Hannah talks us through a simple pub-crawl game she made based on Goblin Henchman's hexflower engine, we test it out and I muse on how it could be used in RPGs.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssThe previous episode where we discussed Hexflowers can be found here.If you're interested in knowing more about Hexflowers, check out the following created by Goblin's Henchman:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/295083/Hex-Flower-Cookbook--an-overview-and-some-thoughts-on-Hex-Flower-Game-Engines-by-Goblins-Henchman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Reese from the Necrotic Gnome Discord (https://discord.gg/s7Bg29K) asked if it would be possible for me to put some of my actual plays up in audio only format, since I want to keep it seperate from our main podcast (https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/) I've decided to cast a resurrection spell on my old Anchor account and put them here. All Smoke & Snow episodes will be designated Season 4.EPISODE 3 - TEMPLE OF THE SUNHaving fled from the mist-shrouded undead of the Witch Isle, our heroes are joined by one of their fellow settlers, a Dwarf named Leopold bringing them news from home. They encounter a strange body and eventually--following an ancient stone fragment possessed by Leopold--find their way to a crumbling stone temple.-- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Reese from the Necrotic Gnome Discord (https://discord.gg/s7Bg29K) asked if it would be possible for me to put some of my actual plays up in audio only format, since I want to keep it seperate from our main podcast (https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/) I've decided to cast a resurrection spell on my old Anchor account and put them here. All Smoke & Snow episodes will be designated Season 4.EPISODE 2 - THEY WALK BY NIGHTHaving rescued the sole survivor from the remnants of Castlemaine settlement the heroes return to New Seal Land with the news, a tragic passing during the evening reveals a problem that may run far deeper. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Reese from the Necrotic Gnome Discord (https://discord.gg/s7Bg29K) asked if it would be possible for me to put some of my actual plays up in audio only format, since I want to keep it seperate from our main podcast (https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/) I've decided to cast a resurrection spell on my old Anchor account and put them here. All Smoke & Snow episodes will be designated Season 4.EPISODE 1 - SUMMER IN VALKONENThe winter snows have retreated momentarily and fresh green shoots begin to poke through the slowly thawing ground; arriving with a small group of pioneers you have quickly constructed and populated the small village of New Seal Land. But winter will return in only a few months and it promises to nightmare of frozen fears, now is the time to take stock and prepare yourselves. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/reddicediaries--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-dice-diaries/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're looking at those gargantuan, silver haired menaces, the Fog Giant.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this voicemail episode we answer some voicemails about our recent recordings, including the mighty Flailsnail, the Monk class and the Blind Dead:Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssMany thanks to our callers this episode:Jason Connerley from Nerds RPG VarietycastRob Davis AKA theSwamperJoe Richter from the Hindsightless podcastColin Green from the Spikepit podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

Running NPC heavy scenes can be very challenging for both GMs and players, in this episode we're offering some tips to help lighten the load a little.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're taking a look at that most bizarre member of the gastropods, the Flailsnail.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssIf you want to check out Jeff Rients article on the Flailsnail conventions you can find it on his blog at the link below:http://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/08/flailsnails-conventions.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're continuing our discussion on Monks in D&D.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode, as voted for on our Twitter poll, we are taking a look at the Lung Wang, a Sea Dragon inspired by Eastern myth.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In the first part of a two episode stint myself and Hannah are talking about the Monk in D&D.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Monster Friday episode--as per the result of our Twitter poll--we're delving into those tragic and evil figures the Death Knights, once great and noble warriors, now cursed to walk the land bringing death & destruction to all they encounter.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this voicemail episode we answer some voicemails about our recent recordings, including TPKs, plots and frogmen.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssMany thanks to our callers this episode:Jason Connerley from Nerds RPG VarietycastDarren Green AKA RFEDRob Davis AKA theSwamperJoe Richter from the Hindsightless podcastSaferFantasyCraftingColin Green from the Spikepit podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

As a follow up to our earlier episode about elaborate backgrounds I discuss why I think that the most important story is the one going on now, at the table.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssThis episode was inspired in part by a Doctor Who video on the Full Fat Videos Youtube page, you can check out the original video using the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnFIhjXFzNk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're discussing the Crypt Thing, a static undead with powerful teleportation abilities.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssIf you want to check out the homebrew 4E version of the Crypt Thing that we mention in the episode you can find it at the link below:https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Crypt_Thing_(4e_Creature) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're talking about castles and some of the things you need to think about when you're using them in games:Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssBelow are some links if you want to know more about castles:Shadivrsity, a youtube channel where they talk about all things castle: https://www.youtube.com/user/shadmbrooksSecrets of the Castle with Ruth Goodman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydoRAbpWfCUTony Robinson the Worst Jobs in History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JaxlCjuzqE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode myself and Hannah look into one of the more enduring monsters of the D&D game, the vile, frog-like Bullywug.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssWant more inspiration for gaming in swamps, check out CINEMATIC ENVIRONS: WETLANDS by Critical Hit Publishing:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/321886/Cinematic-Environs--Wetlands?src=hottest_filtered This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode (inspired by Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Varietycast) we're talking about Hirelings, how you can represent them in your game, also some of the positive and negative sides to using them.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssCheck out the Nerds RPG Varietycast using the link below:https://anchor.fm/jason376 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode Hannah is talking about why she loves the old AD&D 2E artwork and found it inspirational during her first years as a roleplayer.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode we're looking at the Giant Blood Worm from the 1E AD&D Fiend Folio:Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssLinks discussed in the show:Brave Wilderness - Will they Bite, bloodwormsGiant in the Playground, Vaynor's version of the Blood WormCitadel Miniatures BloodwormThe Lair of the White Worm (film)Lambton Worm Wikipedia PageStar Trek New Voyages, Blood and Fire This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself take calls about our recent episodes on gunpowder in D&D, gaming procedures and hear an amusing story of a grizzly TPK.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssOur callers this episode were:Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Variety CastRob theSwamper DavisBarney of the Loco Lodus Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode Hannah talks about Star Trek technology and the effects it could have on your RPG:Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

As requested by Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast, in this episode we're discussing the recently "double" TPK we had in my short-lived ICRPG campaign set in Greater Lunden and the surrounding Havenlands.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssCheck out the Hindsightless Podcast using the link below:https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9If you're interested in watching the APs for the two TPKs you can find them here:The original TPK where they died fighting Ogres in a caveThe final session where the PCs gave their lives to prevent a demon being summoned This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode we're cracking open the AD&D 1E Fiend Folio (as requested by Colin Green of the excellent Spikepit podcast) and choosing a random monster to discuss, for this episdoe we've rolled the Mantari.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssCheck out the Spikepit podcast here:https://anchor.fm/spikepit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this episode we're talking about the benefits of having a clearly defined sequence of play in your games, we're referencing Old School Essentials by Necrotic Gnome.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssIf you want to check out Old School Essentials you can find their website here:https://necroticgnome.comThe basic rules for OSE are also available as a free PDF from DrivethruRPG:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/272802/OldSchool-Essentials-Basic-Rules?cPath=26251_32434 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

It's Monday again and we're talking gunpowder and primitive firearms in D&D, love them or hate them there's a few things you need to consider when bringing them into your game:Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssIf you want to pick up the free (no art) version of LOTFP you can find it here:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/115059/LotFP-Rules--Magic-Free-Version This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode Hannah and myself are discussing those summoned denizens of the Inner Planes, the elementals.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself take calls about my upcoming OSE game and how to start a campaign, we get some kind words about the podcast and round off with some extra funky ideas about scarecrows.Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain)You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.comOr you can email us at [email protected] out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.comRSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rssOur callers this episode were:Ray Otus of PlundergroundsJason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Variety CastRob theSwamper Davis This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com