Episode 103: Cosmic Horror in Roleplaying Games
Roll for spookiness, for this week Wes returns to discuss cosmic horror in roleplaying games.
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Full Light, Full Steam Isn’t the Revolution It Wants to Be
This Victorian RPG runs out of steam early—and there's not much of a light at the end of its tunnel.
Delta Green Is a Step Forward for Horror Roleplaying
This cosmic fright RPG is strong out of the gate—or slowly unraveling fracture in spacetime.
Episode 90: GMing for Beginners
The game master has a lot of responsibilities.
Four Systems for Inexperienced Game Masters
Good places to start if you've still got your GM training wheels on.
How to Evaluate a Roleplaying Game
How a good glance at an RPG system can tell you if it's the right fit for your campaign.
Legend of the Elements Hits the Mark Despite Problems
This TLA-inspired RPG takes some work to get used to, but can be quite fun when mastered.
Eclipse Phase Has Great Ideas but Doesn’t Follow Through
A neat setting can't get this complexity-laden RPG far off the ground.
Episode 79: Scifi Roleplaying Systems
Do you like dice?
Anima Prime Is Elegant and Exciting
This TLA and Final Fantasy-inspired RPG hits nearly all the sweet spots.
The One Ring Is a Mixed Bag
This Middle-Earth RPG serves its purpose, but it won't be the one to rule them all anytime soon.
Four Roleplaying Systems for Settings Without One
These RPGs will make good homes for your favorite story settings—with a couple tweaks.
Episode 71: Character Customization
We’ve had deep and meaningful topics for long enough; it’s time to argue about roleplaying mechanics!
Five Systems Built Around Meta Currency
These RPGs rely on more than stats and skill checks to succeed.
Episode 64: When to Use House Rules
Oren, Mike, and Johnathan get into the weeds with roleplaying rulesets.
Tenra Bansho Zero Is Fun and Bizarre
This anime-inspired RPG fires on all cylinders, so even when it misses, it's still a blast.
Five Useless Skills in Roleplaying Games
These abilities might look cool, but they'll just gather dust on your character sheets.
The Mistborn Adventure Game Is Passable – but Clumsy
This mystical RPG does justice to its setting, but balancing issues make it a slog.
Episode 56: Character Advancement in Roleplaying
Oren, Mike, and our returning guest Johnathan discuss the pros and cons of different character advancement systems.
Running War in a Roleplaying Game
How your armed conflict can fit your campaign.
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