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Viking Death Squad!

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:53:14 GMT

It's decided. My next project is the long-awaited, Ozzy-inspired VDS!

This little chunk of audio is a sort of teaser I wrote while brainstorming the other day, and gathering my notes like Gando in Denethor's basement.

Watch for the poll in the next post :)

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The Red Fruit

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:20:49 GMT

The night of horrors is almost upon us! Terrify your players with this dark, deadly encounter... provided here as audio story, pdf and bonus token. Can it be stopped?

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Mainframe 70: Sun Tzu's lasting influence

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:38:06 GMT

In this think-and-ponder, I get into my long-standing relationship with Sun Tzu, and its evergreen effect on me as a designer and dice-roller.

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Mainframe 69: Zimer's Farewell

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:32:16 GMT

Times are-a changin'! Hail, shields! I take a few minutes to recollect and reconnoiter on the Quickstart 2E, new creative frontiers, and Beyonce. Come sit a spell!

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Mainframe 68: Relativism and Dice

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:11:14 GMT

A Discord chat as lively as today's DESERVES some deep thinking. After a few hours of yelling at the clouds, I think I have an answer to why the dice cannot be fudged, why absolute honesty binds us at the table, and how an ancient way of thinking can overcome relativistic arguments the feel like poo. Come sit a spell!

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Mainframe 67: Exception Bias

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:54:46 GMT

Our brains are wired to take special note of the unusual. Sounds handy, right? In fact, it contributes to a distorted view of the actual world. This podcast explores how being self-aware of your own exception bias can help create a more holistic sense of creative life.

The book I mention here can be grabbed on Amazon. Brilliant read that is very salient for our times. https://www.amazon.com/Humankind-Hopeful-History-Rutger-Bregman/dp/0316418536

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Mainframe 66: The 3e Progress Report

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:29:44 GMT

All of June has been pure focus on ICRPG 3e. It's been a wild, focused, intimidating ride, and I'm here to let you in on the creative guideposts that keep me bustin'.

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Mainframe 65: Timeliness is RPG Creativity

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:00:44 GMT

Current events are grabbing a LOT of our attention these days. How do you satisfy that urge to be relevant, but not clumsy, with your creativity? How can you give your hobby time that feeling of mattering when the world is in such struggle? Here are a few ideas at answering these tough questions.

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Mainframe 64: Wildemount and Essentialism

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:53:30 GMT

There's something wonderful in culling many ideas to one. To nailing one thing before moving on. It's also called building from the bottom up, and Wildemount does it brilliantly. Come hang out a spell, will ya?

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Mainframe 63: Mindful Differentiation

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:00:08 GMT

Enhance your dungeon designs by mindfully 'switching the music' and more to build variety and excitement. Come hang out a bit as I muse on a method to push your dungeon designs further!

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Mainframe 62: Building Player Investment

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:28:07 GMT

All mailbag all the time as I spend some time thinking on reader comments and questions. How do you increase the enthusiasm and 'in-it-ness' of your players? Here's my best six answers.

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Mainframe 61: Dividends of Minimalism

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:18:12 GMT

My new lifestyle has removed most of the common trappings of any tabletop game. Weird thing is, this has proven a boon! Come sit a spell, lemme gab at ya.

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Mainframe 60: Altered State Campaign Retrospec

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:34:09 GMT

It's finally over: almost 5 months of weekly play in the ALTERED STATE world of guns, AI, and world-ending schemes! In this episode, I take some time to think back on the highlights of our campaign, and the GM lessons I walked away with. Deck in and take a listen!

EDIT: This is episode 60!! Craziness!

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Mainframe 59: Begin the Beginning, End the End

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:50:55 GMT

The campaign thinky-series continues as I take a look at my notes for starting and concluding your next campaign. Are these methods helpful? Do you have your own mantras for campaign starting and ending? Sound off!

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Mainframe 58: The Art of the Middle

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 01:57:41 GMT

In this episode, I go deep into the art of mastering your campaign's MIDDLE. It's before the end and after the beginning, and the end of the middle means the beginning of the ending.. wait... Oh, just listen to the podcast!

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Mainframe 57: Demythifying Stat Blocks

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:10:36 GMT

I take a long, folded path to explain my recent revelations about creating and recording stats for my monsters. My new thesis? Trust your reader (even if its you!) and write far less than you think you need to. The key is differentiation, NOT detail!

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Mainframe 56: The Memory Flash Test

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:07:52 GMT

I stumble on a new way to attain conceptual command of my session prep, rather than deeper, more detailed note taking and re-processing. Write, forget, write again, remember. This is the MFT!

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Mainframe 55: The RETUNE Writing Process

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:10:13 GMT

Answering a great suggestion from last week: 'Do a mainframe episode all about writing RETUNE!' The how, the why, and what it means for the game master inside us all!

Welcome to the wave of new shields to join the wall!

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Mainframe 54: Megacities and Creative Discovery

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:43:35 GMT

In this episode, I reveal the winding path I took to realize how valuable disposable work is, developing creative muscle, and facing hard truths! Join me for the twists and turns of a GM staring down a new campaign.

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Mainframe 53: Binary Agency

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 01:47:52 GMT

Get your pen and paper ready for this one. I propose a method to marry the opposing forces of GM prep and true player agency. No easy love affair, but with a few 'blobs and fingers,' I think I have an answer!

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Listen in the dark... NAILS

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 04:00:34 GMT

To celebrate the season of the witch, I present this frightening tale of horror. Notice this is a public post, so please share with friends!

Don your headphones, turn off the lights, and enjoy...

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Mainframe 52: Qualia and Narrative

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:38:34 GMT

As I faced the uncertainty of running a new cyberpunk campaign, I discovered a useful dichotomy in my thinking: working toward moments of feeling versus moments of revelation. Join me for another critical look at how we create.

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Mainframe 51: The GM Push and Pull

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:23:54 GMT

Take some time to analyze your own pushing and pulling behaviors as a GM. A dynamic balance of assertive and passive components will make your game, like any good conversation, feel good to all present! Come sit a while, let's talk Yangs and Yins.

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Mainframe 50!! The Mighty Pen...

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:48:10 GMT

Wow! 50 episodes of RPG Mainframe!! To celebrate, I go into some cognitive research on using pen and paper o ver digital tools. Let's get all sciencey, and reinforce what I see as the absolute CORE of what we do (yes, even moreso than DICE!) Come sit a spell!

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Mainframe 49: Bearcats!

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:09:37 GMT

25 days of crazy to create Bearcats, and here's the play by play on the hurdles I smacked my shins on.

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Mainframe 48: NPC's... I am awful at them...

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:10:58 GMT

Join me for a talk about confronting what you're 'currently struggling with' and the three methods I've working on to improve my NPC game at the table.

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Mainframe 47: Let Go, Luke

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:33:25 GMT

I take some time to sit and talk about how we can find more mental energy for our games by releasing our prep, expectations, and concerns when we're at the table. I've only got so much brain power, so I need it HERE! NOW! Come sit a spell!

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Runehammer Trilogy on AUDIBLE!

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:01:53 GMT

Hail, my iron jaw, my thousand-toothed vise, my shield wall!

All three of my Runehammer Novels are finally complete on Audible, and will release soon. Here are three sample chapters from the finished books.

In WOLVES CHAPTER 18, behold, the might of a Deep Delver shield wall...

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July! Wolves and Heckoons

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:08:57 GMT

Hail, shields! July has two projects crashing in on summer winds: The Heckoon Carapace on YouTube and FINALLY finishing the Legacy of Mud audio book trilogy. Here's chapter 1 of the 3rd book to get the hyper train rolling!

Stay tuned. Really excited for both, despite sun and weekend barbecue season :) Thanks everyone for your support, and welcome new patrons!

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Dungeon Dj session 2: The Syndara Mines

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 04:20:51 GMT

This set, no bs, expanded my brain...wow...

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The Dungeon DJ Mix #1!

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:24:49 GMT

Hey guys, as you may have heard, I'll be live streaming mixes of the weirdest, darkest, most triumphant and tragic music to back your next table session under my new YT channel and MixCloud account: The Dungeon DJ! Here's the announcement mix, enjoy!

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT-jEbDH9j4a1aWiEQD6L9w/featured?view_as=subscriber

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/TheDungeonDJ/

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Mainframe 46: Deadly

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:17:22 GMT

A creepy ghost story, and a discussion of implementing deadliness, lethal defenses and other fast-kill methods into your boss designs. Here, have a roast squirrel and stay a while!

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Mainframe 45: Do your MECHANICS matter?

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:25:54 GMT

Three clutch criteria for deciding whether or not new, created or assimilated mechanics matter in your game. Come sit a spell!

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Mainframe 44: Let's Talk DICE

Sat, 25 May 2019 02:29:37 GMT

Just a straight gab on dice, where they came from, why we love 'em, what brands are my favorites, and how they get used in RPG's! No big theory here, just chewin' the fat! Come sit by my fire!

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Mainframe 43: Vigilante City Antics

Fri, 24 May 2019 01:15:07 GMT

This episode has me hollerin' about my ups and downs creating the new supers supplement for ICRPG... VIGILANTE CITY. It was a wacky road, but as always, let's find ways to ENJOY our creative projects and let go of expectations and baggage! Come sit a spell!

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Mud & Horn Full Audio Book!

Fri, 17 May 2019 19:10:49 GMT

Hail shield wall! As many of you know, the audio books for Mud & Horn, Hannar, and Wolves and Wonders are coming to Audible in a few weeks!

Have I mentioned how awesome you guys are? As a thank you gift for ALL my shield warriors, here is the entire first book 'Mud and Horn, Sword and Sparrow' for your listening pleasure! Mason Hunter did the reading and amazing voice work, and I did the music and final edits.

I hope you enjoy this epic tale as much as I enjoyed writing it!

One crazy realization I had while finishing this was just how much RPG content there is hidden in this story. A few dozen room designs, creatures, battles, heroes and locations, and centuries of world lore.

As always, thank you for your support!

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Mainframe 42: Creative Origins and Chrono Trigger

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 04:27:13 GMT

Know where you came from! I realized while playing Chrono Trigger that almost all my ideas come from that wonderful game in some form. This isn't a bummer, but a new wellspring of creative renewal. Join me for a spirited report of my recent playthrough and deep-think.

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Mainframe 41: The Three Exercises

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:47:16 GMT

Your mind, and its ability to apply itself, see new possibilities, and be truly authentic is the key to your creativity. Join me in this special episode to explore three ancient methods to enhance your mind, and more importantly : YOU.

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Mainframe 40: Synergy, and Core Fantasy

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:35:40 GMT

Why are we so engrossed in this glorious hobby? What is it we truly seek? Join me for another episode!

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Mainframe 39: More than just Talk!

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:34:04 GMT

Our hobby is evolving at a crazy rate these days, and yet I see so many tables swirling in a confusing morass of slow play, burdensome math, and lopsided player attention. Rally with me to a better future!

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Can it be?! LEGACY of MUD Audiobook

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:41:51 GMT

Thanks to the incredible talents of Mason Hunter, the Legacy of Mud trilogy is coming to Audible! Production has a long way to go, but here is Chapter 1 for my shield wall!

As a writer, I can't even tell you guys how moving it is to hear my own words read like this with such steady skill and gravity. I know this is only Chapter 1, but it brought tears to my eyes to imagine that those are MY words. I hope you all see in this the wonder and potential that I do.

Mason produced this first chapter for free, as a sort of demo. Thanks to YOUR support, I am able to say 'hell yeah' and financially motivate the project to completion. Thank you as always, my brothers and sisters. Our shields are strong indeed. Stand tall, and heed not the ghosts of Goblin Pass.

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Mainframe 37: Languages and New Year!

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 19:52:25 GMT

Some epiphanies on using languages in my game, and dreams for 2019. Come hang out a minute!

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Mainframe 36: Math, Science, and YOUR game

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:04:21 GMT

In this episode, inspired by THE ORDER OF THE AMBER DIE, I dive into tracking stats in your game, and how it can lead you to a THESIS on the improvements you've been craving. Get your lab coat and join in!

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Mainframe #35: Gauntlgrym Campaign Report

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:52:54 GMT

5 sessions of bone crushing action into my new at-home table game, and things have gone bonkers. Come hang out, I take a minute to catch you up on every detail of how I planned it, and what happened despite those plans!

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Mainframe 34: Adaptive Campaigns

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:38:54 GMT

Greg Kelly posts some great questions in his recent comment, and I mean to answer! This episode of Mainframe goes deep on how the 'plan 1 night at a time' method works, if ICRPG is suited to long term play, and how campaigns can ever be published when they are so dynamic. Pull up a seat, have an ale, and join the brain trust!

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Mainframe 33: The Mercury Dale

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:45:07 GMT

Hail, programs! Welcome to a special Episode of MAINFRAME! This week, in addition to this grim, deep-space tale, I'm posting a complete ADVENTURE PDF!

If you had fun with 'Last Flight of the Red Sword,' your table will love this dark conflict in the argon clouds near Aster 6. Brace yourself. This one is deadly.

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Mainframe 32: Target Damage

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:11:54 GMT

Key Mechanics are back with a deadly vengeance! This meaty episode explores the method of 'attacking' your room target, and 'healing' it. Jump in!

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Blood and Snow Wrap Up

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:19:16 GMT

What's all this ice age mayhem? I take a few minutes to talk origins, process, and highlights of the Blood and Snow PDF!

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Mainframe 31 B: RinCon Learnin's

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:00:00 GMT

It's episode 31 again! I've never been good at math :p. Time to recap my RINCON games, and most importantly the key takeaways I learned there that have upped my DM game! Join me for a special Mainframe where I get all psyched about getting back to the table.

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Mainframe 31: Doomvault Read-Alouds

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:02:22 GMT

I've written up and recorded eight key 'read-alouds' for Doomvault. These are little blocks of text you read right to players at key moments. No big theories or high concepts in this episode, just some examples of brief, tight, read-alouds that I hope inspire your next game!

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Mainframe 30: Creating Cultures

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:58:55 GMT

Four key bullets to create and improvise a unique culture in your RPG world! Episode 30! Bonkers!

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Mainframe 29: Hell's Hearth Whole Truth

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:07:04 GMT

Knowing your 'Whole Truth' is the key to improvising continuity, nuance, intrigue and emotion in a session. Take some time to 'play' with your NPC's and themes. Put your head in it!

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Mainframe 28: Gen Con Debrief

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 02:18:10 GMT

Thoughts and feels after a weekend in RPG crazy land!

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Mainframe #27

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:39:13 GMT

World Building! Let's attack this colossal topic, from a theoretical, framework perspective, and get our blood boiling!

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Mainframe #26: Mailbaggin'

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 20:29:10 GMT

Make 'em retreat? JUNK'D updates. How to execute kickass intro's. Come and hang out a while.

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A.S.S. Attention Surplus Syndrome

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:34:12 GMT

You are interested in more things than you have time to fully pursue. This isn't "A.D.D." This is a powerful, luminous mental ability, and you're going to OWN it.

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Mainframe #24: Warp Shell Fronts

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:22:04 GMT

Lore dump! Deeper thinking on four key fronts in WARP SHELL, and a quick look in ye olde mailbag.

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Mainframe #23: Mailbag!

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:05:18 GMT

Several questions answered, will flerps!

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Mainframe #22: Mythos Fiction

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:38:28 GMT

What in blazes is 'mythos fiction, and why should we care? Well, grab a stump and stay a while...

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Mainframe #21: Theater of the Mind!

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:54:16 GMT

Musings and mindfulness on maximizing the awesome of your next mapless game. TotM is the true roots of our hobby, and can be a real breath of fresh air...

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Mainframe #20: Lore dump!

Wed, 30 May 2018 17:16:29 GMT

20th podcast! This is a jumbo-sized lore dump on Alfheim cities and more. Also, a decent sized mailbag to jabber on. THANKS everyone for helping me make to Episode 20! Onward!!!

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Mainframe 19: Prep-as-Play

Thu, 24 May 2018 19:06:31 GMT

Consider integrating your DM prep time INTO your game night! Wait, you crazy HF! This method will make you a better DM, and build the bond with your peeps. Come have a listen!

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Mainframe 18: Musings on a GM-less game

Tue, 15 May 2018 19:39:59 GMT

Can it be? Run a fun game night with no GM? I take a few minutes to consider the problems and possibilities of the coveted GM-less game design.

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Mainframe 17: Up your writing!

Tue, 08 May 2018 03:18:18 GMT

A brief talk about some of the key methods and pitfalls in my writing practice. Let's bungle together to a better story!

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RPG Mainframe Episode 16

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:52:29 GMT

Back to the ol' mail bag! How did that statue of HELM get in the lizard cave? How can I run war cruisers? How about boss monster advice? What the heck is 'Eyes of Odium'? Find out!

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RPG Mainframe #16: Dead Man's Guide!

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:41:48 GMT

Gilhelm. Barker. Kearney. I sit down for a talk with two of the brains behind Absolute Tabletop, and talk creative method! These guys get better every year, so have a peek at their latest: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/a-dead-mans-guide-to-dragongrin-campaign-setting-g?ref=8dpxhf

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RPG Mainframe #15!

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:07:22 GMT

Dealing with dump stats, adventure inversion, and the power of dramatic questions. I just finished a new one shot for wednesday night, and bumbled into these three great topics. Enjoy!

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RPG Mainframe Episode 14: CHUNKS!

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:06:02 GMT

Chunks are cool, and usable in so many ways. Why do you care? Find out right here!

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RPG Mainframe is here! Monster Sets!

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:03:01 GMT

RPG Talks episode 13: Designing monsters in sets! Welcome to the re-titled core of Runehammer on Patreon: RPG Mainframe! In this episode, I get into specifics and theoretics on creating escalating, interconnected monsters.

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RPG Talks Episode 12! ALL MAILBAG

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 22:06:17 GMT

So much mailbag. I do my best to answer a baker's dozen of YOUR questions and queries!

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RPG Talks Episode 11: Escalation

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:08:03 GMT

Converting, translating, and capturing content for your table is not only an art of preservation, but escalation. Let's dive into this meaty, mathy topic and emerge better GM's!

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RPG Talks Episode 10!

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:26:12 GMT

In this oddball episode, I walk you through my idea for a rescue adventure. Recover Stylls of Thushum from the depths, and face the terror of Durathrax!

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RPG Talks Episode 9!

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:36:32 GMT

The difference between ideas and desires...how this distinction can help feed your creative brain, and get more to the table.

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RPG Talks Episode 8!

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:53:36 GMT

Let's talk RPG's! Mail bag day, and three things on my mind.. using a Confidant, Implicit Worlds, and the power of INTENTION in your creative process.

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A Burning in New Haven part 4!

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:14:46 GMT

The story of darkness continues. Our heroes' narrow escape sends them far afield, and Duke Herald draws his evil plans.

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A Day of Salt

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:09:04 GMT

HERO Patrons! Here's a special treat, a 'Kaiju' inspired yarn that introduces a new group of heroes, and a different look at the shore of remote Nordheim. The story of the Titan of Shipshelm, and the brave who faced it.

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November Wrap Up! (Episode 7.5)

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:07:12 GMT

Another month in the books, guys! In this fireside chat, I muse for a minute on designing your own homebrews "to target," and 4 key methods for building monster intelligence. Is it an RPG talk? Sure!

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RPG Talks Episode 7: Wipeout!

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 21:38:44 GMT

Join me for a talk about the key differences between a WIPE and a TPK, and how it could be holding you back as a DM! Also, a few juicy letters pop up in ye olde mail bag!

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RPG Talks: Episode 6: How to Boil a Frog

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:45:54 GMT

In addition to some mailbag questions from Tuscon Comic Con, this episode is a deep dive into how to add nuance and meaning to your campaign by slowly building the intensity. Nuts and bolts goodness for all you crazy-eyed DM's out there, inspired mainly by our recent Ghost Mountain campaign, which hits its 6th session this week. Cheers!

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October Wrap up and Writing Tips

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:43:13 GMT

October is just about done! Thank you patrons! Also, here's an in depth talk with 5 tips I use to improve writing habits, word use and 'finding your voice.' Cheers everyone, and GOOD SAMHAIN to you!

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The Lonely Vigil of Reginald Henson

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:51:23 GMT

IMMORTAL Patrons! Too long have I neglected how special you guys are, and all that you mean to the Runehammer cause! Thank you! You guys are the best, so this one is just for you. Part of the ever expanding Ghost Mountain world...

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RPG Talks Episode 5: THE OATH

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:54:32 GMT

A deep think on the all-encompassing, mind-bending, life-devouring DUNGEONMASTER's OATH from the ICRPG Core.

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A Letter to Agnes

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:35:05 GMT

As Samhain grows closer, the veil 'tween worlds grows thin. Headphones on, lights out, and know you the doom that dwells on the HMS Octavius...

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Rangers of Nemedia: The Tunnel of Hath Ordur

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:55:52 GMT

The Rangers face their deadliest challenge yet, far below what remains of Westburg. Hold on to your helmets, this is one wild ride.

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RPG Talks Episode 4: Theme your Dungeon!

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:34:21 GMT

Mailbag day, and a full thesis on how to give your dungeons tangible, mysterious, detailed, and memorable THEME!

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RPG Talks Episode 3: Railroading

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:50:46 GMT

What really does this oft-tossed term mean? Are we really doing it, or just being trolled? Stride with confidence, DM, my guess is you almost never do this. Btw....DON'T.

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A Burning in New Haven, Pt. 1

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:49:41 GMT

The first two chapters of the novel YOU selected, exclusively on Patreon! The scene is set for a grim adventure...

May your Autumnal Equinox ring in with myth and might!

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RPG Talks Episode 2: Spells!

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:00:02 GMT

Improve, streamline, and theme-ify the SPELLS in your game! Episode 2 of RPG Talks is here!

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The Strange Fate of Fernando Costa

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 01:34:51 GMT

Character origin story for 'Theodore Kass' concept by David Owens for the HARBINGER Science Fantasy RPG by Matt Click and Absolute Tabletop.

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Maelstrom (or: How the West was Damned)

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:55:21 GMT

An account of the supernatural storm that tore Ghost Mountain from this world into the next. Just the beginning of a series of stories set in the soon-to-be released ICRPG setting in the 'weird west.'

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Rangers of Nemedia: The Talking Head

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:25:31 GMT

FREE! Join Stylls, Foxy, Helm and Zeimer as they pursue Garrett Frak and his demons into the swamps. Part of a Drunkens & Dragons ROOM DESIGN cross over!

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Morgrim's Eye

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:54:32 GMT

The origin story of Morgrim Oakenbelly. Written by Brandish Gilhelm, character concept by Michael Eichhorn. Submit your RPG character concept have your backstory immortalized in a short story like this one!

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Jar of Flies

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:47:53 GMT

Grace has always been at the Poplar Hill children's home. And so has the dark presence that lives beneath her eyes...

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