Roll For Initiative

The only & original podcast about 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons

Rank #1: Volume 1 Issue 37 – Hardcore History with Dan Carlin.
This week Roll for Initiative has a very special guest – Hardcore History podcast host Dan Carlin. Ancient and medieval societies are discussed, as well as real life counterparts of AD&D classes. Also, this weeks Creature Feature Theater has roots in ancient Greece, as we discuss caryatid columns. All of this and more is inRead More

Rank #2: Volume 3 Issue 113 – Dungeon Magazine.
This weekend RFI is joined by DM Chrispy, as they cover the adventures contained in Dungeon Magazine #5 Intro 0:00:000 Roll For Initiative Website www.rfipodcast.com Roll For Initiative Twitter www.twitter.com/rfipodcast Roll For Initiative Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/RFIpodcast OSR Gaming Forums www.osrgaming.org D20 Radio Forums http://www.d20radio.com/forums/ DM Vince’s Blog http://www.theevilgm.com/ Critical Wits – www.critcalwits.info Sage Advice (Vince) 5:00.078 Seeking Sage Advice? Contact RFIRead More

Old School Blues: The Revival!

Remember when you were kid, and you ate, drank and slept D&D in the '80s? Well maybe you have been doing that all these years or simply found your way back into the fold of gaming! Join us each episode as we sit around and chat about various D&D games, our experiences and open your eyes to new things in the OSR (Old School Roleplaying)! Want to know about the latest product out from Swords and Wizardry? Labyrinth Lord? Mazes & Perils? or maybe you want to know about something someone wrote, about the original games you loved to play for D&D, Marvel, Star Trek, Star Wars and anything else! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oldschoolblues/support

Rank #1: Old School Blues Podcast Episode 7.
This week Vince, Erik and Colin sit down and review an OSR created product called Sharp Swords & Sinister Spells by Old Skull Publishing. The guys broke it down, going over the following things: Character Creation Combat General Thoughts on the book What makes it stand out The overall review was 4 Solid “tankards”  Read More--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oldschoolblues/support

Rank #2: Old School Blues Podcast Episode 8.
This week Vince, Erik and Colin sit down and review an OSR created product called Black Pudding #2 by Random Order Creations. This awesomely put together magazine is OSR at its finest, making you feel like you have been transported back to the ’80s, when your DM hand wrote everything in his notebook and doodledRead More--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oldschoolblues/support

The Save or Die Podcast!

Can you make the save? Remember those thrilling days of yesteryear, when D&D came in a single box?When rules were there to be guided by the Dungeon master, not in control ofhim? Where extrapolation was king and fun was the major goal of anyadventure?Those days have returned! As with the very title of the podcast, one canimagine dangerous dungeons, Wiley Non-Player Characters, and monsters thatmight just be able to kill your character regardless of your level? Save orDie podcast intends to cover them all, from the first box set of 1974 to thelast of the 1990s box sets. If its Dungeons & Dragons and came in a box,we’ll talk about it.Our fearless Dungeon Masters Vince, Mike and Elizabeth will regale listenerswith tales of past events and future possibilities. Magic, Monsters, andMayhems will abound as we delve into the ideas of light rules and heavyrole-playing

Rank #1: Adventure 152 – Save Vs Old-School Essentials.
Join DM Chrispy with special trans atlantic guest Gavin Norman from Necrotic Gnome as they discuss the evolution of B/X Essentials in the Old-School Essentials Kickstarter. Find out more about this awesome project and stay tuned after the main show for the third installment of the Save Or Die Actual Play. Old-School Essentials on KickstarterRead More

Rank #2: Adventure 144 – SAVE VS. BACK TO BASIX.
Join The Save or Die Immortal Edition cast with guest host Jonathan Westmoreland as we take a look at the fanzine Back to BasiX from Throwi Games. We examine the creatures, treasures, and candor of this new fanzine for all things basic. Back to Basix http://throwigames.com Spa Con: Jonathan Westmoreland runs the RPG portion ofRead More

Save for Half podcast

Save for Half is a podcast about Old School Games and the modern role playing games inspired by them. Join DM Mike, DM Liz, DM Corbett, and DM Jim as they discuss and review all the RPGs that made the 70s and 80s great, as well as their modern descendants and supplements.

Rank #1: Episode 3: Basic/Expert D&D.
We’re back and ready to find a dragon in a dungeon…so long as it’s Basic/Expert! The terrible trio of DMs Mike, Liz and Corbett throw down on dragons, ghouls, and rules lawyers in this third episode of Save for Half! Links mentioned in this show: Dungeons & Dragons Basic set by Tom Moldvay – Wikipedia Dungeons & Dragons Expert set by Steve marsh/Zeb Cook – Wikipedia Don’t forget to drop us an email at saveforhalfpodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! Be sure to check out our forums at: Save for Half at Original D&D Forums Save for Half at OSRGaming

Rank #2: Episode 2: “Gamma World”.
In our second outing* the Save for Half-lings (with guest-star DM Jim!) look at a seminal old school classic – 1st edition Gamma World. James M. Ward and Gary Jaquet’s over-the-top combination of super-science and deadly, earnest danger set the bar for early science fiction and post-apocalyptic role playing games, and its influence is still felt in gaming 38 years later. * Original Recording of this show was April 10, 2016 Links mentioned in this show: Gamma World Playtest rules 1977 found: https://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?778584-Could-someone-help-me-verify-if-a-find-is-real Grognard Files http://armchairadventurerblog.com/ Don’t forget to drop us an email at saveforhalfpodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! Be sure to check out our forums at: Save for Half at Original D&D Forums http://odd74.proboards.com/board/77/save-half-podcast Save for Half at OSRGaming http://www.osrgaming.org/forums/index.php?board=37.0

Dead Games Society

The Dead Games Society Podcast discusses out-of-print role-play games and game editions. Injecting humor into game-talk as well as having interesting interviews with the game designers who created our favorite RPG's.

Rank #1: DGS Episode #54 -- Battletech & Mechwarrior: Why We Love Big Stompy Robots.
We're back and we are excited to make planetfall back onto the fields of the Inner Sphere and beyond with our recap of early Battletech and Mechwarrior!  So grab your comfy cooling jacket and kick back to hear about one of the most well-written game settings out there!  And we also talk about what we've been up to since our last episode and what we are doing in the near future!

Rank #2: TSR's Marvel Superheroe Roleplay with Zak Sabbath -- DGS Episode #23.
In episode #23 the DGS talks with Ennie award winning game designer, Zak Sabbath about one of his favorite out-of-print roleplaying games, TSR's Advanced Marvel Superheroes Roleplay Game.  Yes, we are going to get all into the classic FASEIP system as we geek out on all things comic booky, so grab a drink, sit back and have a listen!

Tavern Chat

"I listen to the Tavern Chat podcast every morning, sometimes I think its NPR, till the F bomb drops then I remember I am in geek heaven instead!" Enjoy a daily chat with your Old School Gaming Bartender :) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Rank #1: E306 - How Swords & Wizardry Light Came to Be or Ain't Retirement Grand?.
There is a narrative going around the gaming community that I wrote Swords & Wizardry Light to steal the thunder from Swords & Wizardry Complete 3rd Printing. I figured its time to set the record straight. Support Tavern Chat - https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Rank #2: E376 - Follow Up to Thoughts on Literacy in Game and Dealing with Intoxication when Gaming.
Evil Jeff calls in with thoughts on Literacy  in gaming campaigns. I ponder about playing intoxicated while being intoxicated. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Glowburn-Mutant Crawl Classics RPG

Glowburn is a podcast about the Mutant Crawl Classics Role-playing game and old school post-apocalyptic adventuring.

Rank #1: Glowburn-003-Archaic Alignments.
In this episode of Glowburn, Judge Bill and Judge Forrest discuss Archaic/Cryptic Alliances and its comparison to alignments.  We list some interesting Alliances and discuss how to use these in one-shot and campaign games.  Judge Bill serves up some Roll20 tips and Judge Forrest shares more of his MCC-DCC-Gamma World hybrid urban crawl campaign.  For a listener, we debate recording some live play games when MCC is released.  Finally, we list the mutant RPG fun you can have at GaryCon in the Spring.  Download and listen to this show before Bill’s Universal Recyclers take it apart or Forrest’s Void Monks lobotomize it.  Opening and closing theme song is Juno by Chronox.

Rank #2: Glowburn-014-Plumbing the PSH Part 2.
Judge James and Judge Forrest are joined by Judge Marc Plourde. Of course, this means another extra long Mutagenesis and an extra long episode! Join us for our deep dive on the Healer and Shaman classes. Wander the wastelands with us a while!

Podcast – DCCRPG AP – The Iron Tavern

An actual play podcast of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG. Listen in as the chaotic adventurers venture around the Great City and surrounding regions in their quest for power.

Rank #1: Episode 6: Tentative Steps on a New World.
‘Tentative Steps on a New World’ is the sixth episode of a Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG actual play podcast. Additional information can be found at http://irontavern.com/podcast. Session Synopsis The party finds themselves on a new planet that was the focus of both Emirikol’s and the mysterious wizard Erecark’s research. Stranded in a cave high along a cliffside the group attempts to recover the best they can as a battle rages outside. With no choice but to push onwards the party finds a cave passage that leads them to the first alien world encounter and further into the cliffside. Notes: Roll20 gave us a few issues on the night we recorded and we ended up doing it the old school way – no maps on the screen and players rolling real dice at home. It played out just fine! http://irontavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Episode-6.mp3 Download Link: http://irontavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Episode-6.mp3 Credits Intro and outro music is ‘Wrecking Ball’ from 137 from http://music.mevio.com. The post Episode 6: Tentative Steps on a New World appeared first on The Iron Tavern.

Rank #2: Episode 9: Exploring the Wreckage.
‘Exploring the Wreckage’ is the ninth episode of a Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG actual play podcast. Additional information can be found at http://irontavern.com/podcast. Session Synopsis With the fallen disposed of the party attempts to seek refuge in the alien pyramid, though those plans seem ill-thought. With attempts to learn more of the planet through supernatural means, the party leaves the pyramid to descend to the valley floor. A crashed spaceship’s wreckage awaits below. Recovering what valuables they can from a heavily damaged ship, the group retreats to a mushroom forest in efforts to shelter from a menacing storm on the horizon. http://irontavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Episode-9.mp3 Download Link:  http://irontavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Episode-9.mp3 Credits Intro and outro music is ‘Wrecking Ball’ from 137 from http://music.mevio.com. The post Episode 9: Exploring the Wreckage appeared first on The Iron Tavern.

Podcast – Spellburn

DCC RPG Podcast

Rank #1: Episode 85: Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies… Oh My!.
The moon is full, the wind is howling through the cemetery, and what was that noise? Did I just hear a scream come from that mad doctor’s laboratory? Today Spellburn is getting ooky spooky and discussing Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies… oh my! Adventures mentioned in this episode:Daniel Bishop’s Campaign ElementsTransylvanian AdventuresBook of Treasure Maps (Judges Guild)DCC RPG AnnualLinks mentioned in this episode:Darker Than You Think by Jack WilliamsonCon on the CobWashington Post ArticleCrawl for the Cure at GameHoleCon!How to Write Adventure Modules That Don’t SuckFear Itself RPGOrigins Game Fair 2020The Spellburners always need more reviews on iTunes. Can you help us out by giving us some stars? Click here to support Spellburn!And send us some email!  Send your questions to:  Theband@spellburn.com !Podcast: Podcast

Rank #2: Episode 66: Life on Aereth.
Like many listening, I first encountered the mysterious world of Aéreth in the pages of the DCC RPG Core Book. Many others listening will remember the world of Aéreth from back in the days when Dungeon Crawl Classics wasn’t the name of a roleplaying game but was instead the name of a line of adventure modules written for the world’s first fantasy roleplaying game. Today we are lucky enough to have the man who quite literally wrote the book on the topic of Aéreth back in those days of yore. He’s here to talk to us about the system’s default setting and how it has changed since DCC RPG was launched. Adventures mentioned in this episode: One Who Watches from Below Doom of the Savage Kings Hive of the Overmind Incursion of the Ultradimension The Portsmouth Mermaid Dragora’s Dungeon Sailors on the Starless Sea The Emerald Enchanter Links mentioned in this episode: Book of Treasure Maps Gazetteer of the Known Realms Curator of Earth (MCC Character Genreation on Twitter!) Interactive Aereth Map on Goodman Games site James Mishler maps James Mishler blog The Spellburners always need more reviews on iTunes. Can you help us out by giving us some stars? Click here to support Spellburn! And send us some email!  Send your questions to:  Theband@spellburn.com ! Podcast:Download

Sanctum Secorum

An Appendix N literary podcast for players of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG. Reviewing classic fantasy and helping to bring it to life at the gaming table.

Rank #1: Sanctum Secorum #04 – Elric of Melniboné.
Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock

Rank #2: Sanctum Secorum #34 - The Face in the Frost.
The Face in the Frost by John bellairs

Radio Free Borderlands: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

Radio Free Borderlands is a show about D&D spanning the entire run of the game. You will get the past, present, and future of the game, along with product reviews, retro reviews, gaming advice, talk on the culture of gamers, and whatever can be shoehorned into the overall narrative of D&D. No matter what edition you play, you will find topics on it.

Rank #1: Episode 136: Tomb of Annihilation, Reviewed.
SYNOPSIS: Dan goes through the contents of the latest 5th Edition D&D adventure, and gives his personal feedback.

Rank #2: Episode 89: The Art of Basic & 1st Edition.
YOUR HOSTS: Dan & Al. SYNOPSIS: The art plays a very important role in D&D. It inspires us, draws us in, and helps jump-start the imagination when needed. It also sometimes hints at where we were in real life at the time the art was created. These ideas, as well as discussions on some of the iconic A/D&D artists from the Basic/BECMI and 1st Edition era, will be presented to you.

Drink Spin Run: The RPG Talkshow Podcast

Rank #1: Old School Games Design Panel at UCon.
We recorded the OSR Old School Games Design Panel discussion at Ucon in Ypsilanti, MI. +Adam Muszkiewicz  couldn't make it Friday night so +Donn Stroud  jumped in at the last minute sans prep, but with the trusty DSR digital recorder.The Panel:+Brendan LaSalle+Stacy Dellorfano+R.J. Thompson+Bill WebbThanks for joining us for this episode of Drink Spin Run. If you like what you've heard, share us with your friends, leave us an iTunes review or send us an email at dsr@kickassistan.net. You can also support us at http://www.patreon.com/DSRCast. Our theme music was generously provided by the band Blue Snaggletooth (http://bluesnaggletooth.bandcamp.com). Once again, thanks for listening, you gorgeous listeners.

Rank #2: DSR Episode 6.1: Jon & Jerry.
Jerry is clearly the mouse, but I think Jon is the zombie, not a cat.Our Guests+Jon Gilmour co-designer of Dead of Winter+Jerry Hawthorne designer of Mouse & MysticsShow Notes after the jumpThis episode was recorded on 12/22/14DrinkMilk Stout Nitro Left Hand Brewing, Longmont, COBell's Two Hearted Ale, Bell's Brewery Kalamazoo, MIBell's Double Cream Stout, Bell's BreweryKentucky Bourbon Stout, could this be from Lexington Brewery Co.?Chocolate Sombrero, Clown Shoes & Mercury Brewing Co., Ipswitch, MASpinRusted Root, When I WokeBuck 65, Neverlove, This Right Here IsColossus, ...And The Sepulcher of the Mirror WarlocksSleepytime Gorilla Museum, Of Natural HistoryRead[Adam totally got this part out of order]The Sixth Gun, Oni PressA New Earth, Eckhart TolleHogfather, Terry PratchettKyrik: Warrior Warlock, Gardner FoxRunMarvel Dice Masters/QuarriorsStar Wars Imperial AssaultArcadia QuestDungeon!Hero Kids RPGDagger RPGAdventures in Oz RPGHappy Birthday Robot[The Bundle of Holding collection that Jon mentioned has expired by this episode's air date]The Old God's Return, Michael CurtisThanks for joining us for this episode of Drink Spin Run. We'd love to read your comments on the show, suggestions, where exactly we can stick what and other thinly-veiled threats. Send us your thoughts at dsr@kickassistan.net. Once again, thanks for listening.

Game School

Is there an analog RPG you’ve always wanted to try, but just haven’t been able to get started? Want to discover new games, or learn more about ones you already know?Join Satine Phoenix and Chad Parish as they learn a new RPG every show, with the game’s designer on hand to teach you.

Rank #1: 125 Castles and Crusades.
The Game School crew went to GaryCon! We recorded a live episode with Steve Chenault, one of the men responsible for the creation of Castles and Crusades. Steve talked with Satine about the history of the game, explained some of the mechanics, and then ran her on a short adventure.   About Castles and Crusades Castles and Crusades is a fantasy role playing game with countless possibilities. The Players Handbook allows you take up the sword and shield, the staff or bow; to arm yourself as you desires and wander upon planes of your own imagining and plunder the wealth of adventure. Designed for use with multiple players, Castles and Crusades puts you in charge of the adventure path. Included within are all the rules of play, how to get started in your very own role playing game, how to run the game and play in it. It’s easy to learn attribute-based rules system allows players to choose among 13 archetypal character classes and 7 races to create their characters. Spells, equipment, fast-paced combat rules, and all essential information needed to play a game of Castles and Crusades is in this book. TLG Portal The Portal is a subscription service that allows you to access the mountains of material published by Troll Lord Games. Through the Portal you will find everything you need to play a game of Castles & Crusades, Amazing Adventures, Tainted Lands and all the games TLG creates. Also find the World of Aihrde, Inzae, fiction, other games… in short all the material extracted from the many books, modules, digital content, and journals published by Troll Lord Games. But that’s not all. The portal will include ALL FUTURE CONTENT as well. We’ll still publish books, but you’ll have fast access here! As we release new content, we’ll upload it to the portal. The purpose is to give you quick and easy access to the many games and worlds of Troll Lord Games. The Portal will be easy to access via your phone, tablet, IPad, laptop or desktop.   Links Web Site Purchase TLG Portal

Rank #2: 122 Runequest 6th Edition.
In this episode Game School delves into the one of the classics of tabletop games, Runequest and it's newest edition with Lawrence Whitaker.  The 6th edition remains true to the feel of classic fantasy while adding a few new surprises to keep it fresh for your table.

The GROGNARD Files

The GROGNARD RPG files is a podcast that looks at RPGs from 'back in the day'. Each episode concentrates on the original rules of a featured game, our experiences of playing the game, PLUS excellent contributions from @dailydwarf selecting highlights from the halcyon days of White Dwarf magazine.

Rank #1: Episode 29 (Part 1) White Dwarf the RPG years.
Download EpisodeIt’s taken us 50 podcasts to dedicate an episode to White Dwarf. It was the centre of our RPG lives when we were teenagers.In this episode Mike Brunton tells us how he got into RPGs and worked with TSR UK and Imagine magazine. Next time he will be relating his experiences as editor of White Dwarf and working for Games Workshop.Neil Hopkins provides his First, Last and Everything. He created solo adventures for Quasits and QuasarsEddy tells the story of the fateful night when he answered a small ad.We are encouraging everyone to sign up to become a King of Dungeons (because it is awesome).Blythy joins me for a run through some White Dwarf bag issues and to talk crisps.Why not support our Patreon?

Rank #2: Episode 6 (Part 1) AD&D RPG Dungeon Master’s Guide.
https://thegrognardfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/episode-6-part-1-add-rpg-dungeon-masters-guide-18_04_2016-19-01.m4a Download Episode RSS Feed Roll up! Roll up! Finally, the GROGNARD files turns it’s attention to the grand daddy of them all. Make some space in your pod box for a 2 hour spectacular. Introduction. Dirk shows off his new turn table and invites you to add songs to his RPG playlist 1. Daily Dwarf Open Box. 7.04 – Find out how @dailydwarf was introduced to the hobby via Dungeons and Dragons. 2. Open Box. 11.08. The Armchair Adventurers talk about the early days of playing D&D with only one third of the rules and discovering the red box in ’83. 3. The White Dwarf. 32.39 @dailydwarf begins his personal selection of articles from the greatest RPG magazine of them all. 4. Open Box Again 41.00 The Armchair Adventurers rediscover AD&D in the early 21st Century. 5. The White Dwarf. 54.11 @dailydwarf continues his picks. 6. Judge Blythy Rules! 1.00 Judge Blythy pours over the finer details of The Dungeon Master’s Guide while Dirk rides in on a high horse. 7. The White Dwarf. @dailydwarf concludes his choices with praise for Lew Pulsipher’s contributions. 8. Thanks to new Patreons and a request for entries to our postbag. Next time we’ll be looking at The Player’s Handbook.

Ghostbusters: Ready to Believe

a Ghostbusters RPG actual play podcast, using Ghostbusters International Rules

Rank #1: Ghostbusters: Ready to Believe Episode 2 – The Case of Goatman’s Bridge Part 1.
Based on a true legend here in North Texas, The Goatman’s Bridge is where the group is called to for possible paranormal activity. When the group shows up, they find out things aren’t what they appear to be, what happens? Find out! The bridge has a legend in which a goat like demon will show up after midnight if you tap the bridge three times or turn out your car lights and honk your horn three times You can read about it here: wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge This game takes place in Dallas Texas. Characters include: Darren Stallone – Legacy actor, looking to make a name for himself, doesn’t believe. Goals: Fame, Exploitation Bill Weston – Former vacuum salesman, looking for a good paying job, Ghosts are real. Goals: Wealth, Peace Dr Nick Oldrick – Scientist with a degree from Harvard, Brooke Harvard University. Goals: Prove Existence Butch – Australian, who enjoys fixing things, mechanic at heart, likes to invent. Goals: Soulless Science Eliza – Former stunt woman, who thought she was getting a job a goat farm. Goals: Serving Humanity Follow us: Vince – @TheEvilDM Show Announcements – @Rollhighordie Facebook page – fb.me/RollHighorDie

Rank #2: Ghostbusters: Ready to Believe Episode 1 – Meet the crew!.
Here is the start to a new game for the Roll High or Die crew, Ghostbusters. Listen in as Darren Stallone, yes that Stallone, exploits the Ghostbuster name to get famous and improve his career. Does he believe? Nope. Does he crew believe in him? Nope. Will they all believe in the end? Yes they will! This game takes place in Dallas Texas. Characters include: Darren Stallone – Legacy actor, looking to make a name for himself, doesn’t believe. Goals: Fame, Exploitation Bill Weston – Former vacuum salesman, looking for a good paying job, Ghosts are real. Goals: Wealth, Peace Dr Nick OleRick – Scientist with a degree from Harvard, Brooke Harvard University. Goals: Prove Existence Butch – Australian, who enjoys fixing things, mechanic at heart, likes to invent. Goals: Soulless Science Eliza – Former stunt woman, who thought she was getting a job a goat farm. Goals: Serving Humanity Follow us: Vince – @TheEvilDM Show Announcements – @Rollhighordie Facebook page – fb.me/RollHighorDie