In this episode, we reflect on the game and what we thought about it
An Actual Play gaming podcast that seeks to use and reviews a wide variety of short and long form games.
Mimura Translation Ep 1
Legend of the Five Rings produced the amazing sandbox setting Mimura: Village of Promises back in 2001.
Well, we’ve done L5R already, but what if we translated this fantasy feudal Japanese setting to a Wild West setting?
Essentially, what if we Magnificent Sevened this thing?
David and Austin sit down to discuss the premise and discuss what a western is.
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 40: Finale
The epilogue
GM Advice: Types of Characters-Do's and Don'ts
The lone wolf, the apathetic, the high concept, the political message.
Which character types function best in an RPG and which tend to muck things up?
Austin and David shed some light on character type do’s and don’ts in Role-Playing Games.
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Bonus: Saraphina Sings!
Today, as a special thank you to everyone that has listened to our Dragon of Icespire Peak (DOISP) story for … nearly an entire year, This American Dice brings you a special treat!
Painstakingly collected here is every musical spell woven by Saraphina and her trusty magical ukelele during her adventures around Phandalin!
GM Advice: Truth in Gaming
I did not have sexual relations with that dragon.
How truthful do characters need to be when moves compel them to tell the truth?
Can they give weasel oil executive type answers? Or do they need to be an open book?
Austin and David sit down to share their wisdom on this topic and provide GMs and players some advice regarding how to handle the truth in RPGs
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 39: Strongheart and Iceheart
In this episode, Saraphina and friends take a last stand against the Dragon of Icespire Peak!
Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms Finale
They’ve pumped the ship computer for info, they’ve spoken with the shaken crew, and now they must act to make sure the Star Dreadnought doesn’t fall into the hands of Consortium officers bonded to Brain Worms!
But who can they trust?
Find out on the exciting Finale of Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms!
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 38: Cryovain the Cruel
In this episode, Saraphina and friends must find the two children kidnapped by the Stone Cold Reavers and hidden somewhere in Icespire Hold.
Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms Ep 2
Their mission is to stop the Brain Worms from taking control of the Star Dreadnought, a gigantic Consortium weapon…I mean personal protective device.
Can our intrepid crew stop these squirmy wormy’s from making off with a thing that’s definitely not the Death Star?
Will they fix everything? Or will they find their little red wagons fixed?
Find out on Episode 2 of Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms!
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 37: Barlow Down, Dirty Fight
In this episode, Saraphina and friends must find the two children kidnapped by the Stone Cold Reavers and hidden somewhere in Icespire Hold.
Lasers & Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms Ep 1
The crew of the interstellar scout ship Raptor sets out on another exciting mission. But can they defend the galaxy and their own precious brains from wiggling wicked worms?
And if a war hero is stuck in the bathroom but no one hears him, does he make a sound?
Find out on our first episode of Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms!
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 36: Icespire Holdouts
In this episode, Saraphina and friends must find the two children kidnapped by the Stone Cold Reavers and hidden somewhere in Icespire Hold.
GM Advice: Making Bad Guys Scary
How can you make sure that the wizard in the tower, the dragon in its lair, the alien empress in the galactic war sphere, terrifying, impressive villains?
Join Austin and David as they discuss ways to make bad guys scary in RPGs.
Also, way more Star Wars than even you nerds would expect.
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 35.5: Inverna's Intermission
In this episode, Saraphina and friends must fight their way past the Stone Cold Reavers without waking Cryovain, the Dragon of Icespire Peak.
GM Advice: Splitting the Party
NEVER SPLIT THE PARTY!
Expert advice, or incorrect axiom?
Join Austin and David as they discuss why splitting the party is considered so bad and how it can be dealt with to keep the fun going at the table.
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 35: Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Sheera Herself
In this episode, Saraphina and friends must fight their way past the Stone Cold Reavers without waking Cryovain, the Dragon of Icespire Peak.
Mars Colony Finale
How the hell is Kelly going to fix this?
Healthcare, funding, crime…?
Find out how these issues are dealt with on Mars!
D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 34: A Runa with a View
In this episode, Saraphina and friends have made it into Icespire Hold without waking, Cryovain, the ice dragon on the roof. But the cold keep itself has become a temporary home to the infamous Stone Cold Reavers and they are not known for being very welcoming.
Mars Colony Ep 2
Mars Colony is dying!
The Savior of the Colony has put forward a universal basic income….
Will it work?