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The Fourth Leg - A Tabletop Gaming Podcast

The Fourth Leg - A Tabletop Gaming Podcast

By James H Anderson

The Fourth Leg is a show all about giving new GMs a leg to stand on! We'll be going over topics pertaining to worldbuilding, story crafting, and character design! Follow us on twitter @TheFourthLeg or email us at thefourthlegpod@gmail.com
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The Fourth Leg - A Tabletop Gaming PodcastApr 22, 2022

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Roaring 20's featuring John from Black Dragon Dungeon Company

Roaring 20's featuring John from Black Dragon Dungeon Company

We are very excited to welcome BDDC back onto the show, this time to showcase Roaring 20's! Roaring 20's is a Caltrop Core game based around the cultural influence of the United States during prohibition in the 1920s. Everything from the setting, characters, and even available statistics bleeds the essence of the era. If you're looking for a game that's quick and easy to pick up you've just found it! Make sure you follow BDDC on Twitter for updates on all of their projects, and check out their online store to grab some of their games for yourself! You can also find BDDC's other projects and socials at the link here!



This episode is part of The Fourth Leg's goal of bringing as many different settings and systems to your table that we can. In order to accomplish that, we need listeners like you to provide feedback on how we're doing and what you would like to see. Be sure to join our ⁠Discord⁠ so that you can tell us who we should have on the show in the future! If you'd like to follow our own socials or send us feedback via email please refer to the information below.

Twitter: ⁠@TheFourthLeg⁠

Email: thefourthlegpod@gmail.com

Hunter: ⁠@skunkosourous ⁠

Joe: ⁠@jcd0818 ⁠

Kelci: ⁠@DuncanThio⁠ or ⁠KelciDCrawford.com

Apr 09, 202301:39:17
DisasterPEACE featuring A Couple of Drakes!

DisasterPEACE featuring A Couple of Drakes!

We are thrilled to welcome Shawn and Navi from a Couple of Drakes to discuss one of their games: DisasterPEACE! DisasterPEACE is a system built off of Blades in the Dark to accomodate player's desires to create and play their own Magical Girl stories! Inspired by properties like Sailor Moon, Tokyo Mew Mew, and Madoka Magika, DisasterPEACE perfectly threads the needle between being an homage and a truly unique experience. Be sure to give the game a try and live out the Magical Girl (or Spawn) story you've always dreamed of! You can find links to DisasterPEACE as well as all of the Drakes' socials by following this link!


This episode is part of The Fourth Leg's goal of bringing as many different settings and systems to your table that we can. In order to accomplish that, we need listeners like you to provide feedback on how we're doing and what you would like to see. Be sure to join our Discord so that you can tell us who we should have on the show in the future! If you'd like to follow our own socials or send us feedback via email please refer to the information below.

Twitter: @TheFourthLeg

Email: thefourthlegpod@gmail.com

Hunter: @skunkosourous 

Joe: @jcd0818 

Kelci: @DuncanThio or KelciDCrawford.com


Mar 26, 202301:05:29
A discussion about Cybertopia with Ben Newbon!

A discussion about Cybertopia with Ben Newbon!

This week we are honored to welcome Ben Newbon onto the show to discuss his first published work, Cybertopia! Cybertopia is a near-future science fiction game that focuses on turning the inherent creativity of the players into actionable mechanics. Throughout this episode we'll discuss the inspirations that led to the creation of this game, some of the biggest changes throughout the development lifecycle, and our favorite things that Cybertopia accomplishes. Additionally, Ben will soon be publishing his own Actual Play using the Cybertopia system! Check out the AP's Twitter in order to keep up with cast announcements and release dates as they go public! If you'd like to follow Ben or purchase any of his works, please check out Twitter and Itch.io!


This episode is part of The Fourth Leg's goal of bringing as many different settings and systems to your table that we can. In order to accomplish that, we need listeners like you to provide feedback on how we're doing and what you would like to see. Be sure to join our Discord so that you can tell us who we should have on the show in the future! If you'd like to follow our own socials or send us feedback via email please refer to the information below.

Twitter: @TheFourthLeg

Email: thefourthlegpod@gmail.com

Hunter: @skunkosourous 

Joe: @jcd0818 

Kelci: @DuncanThio or KelciDCrawford.com

Mar 10, 202355:05
Looking Back - A Retrospective on The Fourth Leg
Feb 17, 202301:02:58
Ending Campaigns, with Rasheed!

Ending Campaigns, with Rasheed!

On this final episode of Season 3 our ABnormal hosts are joined by Rasheed to discuss the best things to consider when ending a campaign! Be sure to follow Rasheed wherever you find him on the internet, or use the links below! 

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Twitter
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Facebook


Thank all of you for listening along with us over these past two years! Your support has been amazing and we can't wait to share the next stage of The Fourth Leg's journey with all of you! Be sure to join our Discord so that you can talk with us and let us know what you want to see!

Twitter: @TheFourthLeg

Email: thefourthlegpod@gmail.com

Hunter: @skunkosourous 

Joe: @jcd0818 

Kelci: @DuncanThio or KelciDCrawford.com

Feb 04, 202301:19:39
The End of All Things - Part Six of Collaborative Story Building
Jan 20, 202301:14:55
Discussing the Nature of Reality with Decurion!

Discussing the Nature of Reality with Decurion!

On this episode Hunter, Joe, and Kelci are joined by John (or Decurion) as they discuss the meaning of Diagetic reality. Join us as we answer the tough questions like "What is real?" and "Do the characters actually know what we think they know?" Additionally, the crew discusses an elephant in everyone's room: Meta-Gaming.

Be sure to follow John on Twitter for any discussion and project updates!

Additionally, please make sure to support a small business by ordering from Tabletop Teas! We're not sponsored by the company, but their products are ones we have all discovered and enjoyed since this episode was recorded.

If you'd like to get in contact with the show or keep up with our continuing projects, please use the following links!
Twitter: @TheFourthLeg
Email: thefourthlegpod@gmail.com
Join our Discord!

Hunter: @skunkosourous 

Joe: @jcd0818 

Kelci: @DuncanThio or KelciDCrawford.com

Jan 06, 202301:01:06
Customizing Modules with giantbluecanary
Nov 18, 202258:57
Character Voice with Matt from DungeonGlitch
Oct 28, 202255:19
A Mad Dash to an Inevitable End - Part Five of Collaborative Setting Building
Oct 14, 202201:21:43
Community Building and Maintinence with Kaz the DM

Community Building and Maintinence with Kaz the DM

On this episode our ABnormal hosts are joined by none other than Kaz the DM, an artist, world builder, and streamer! They all sit down and discuss ways to find, build, and maintain communities centered around our mutual love of card games on motorcylces...I mean...Tabletop RPGs.

We encourage you to go check out Kaz on Twitch, Twitter, and Discord! His community is wonderful and they would be happy to have you! Additionally, stop by his Ko-Fi store to support Kaz by purchasing art, merch, or other creations that might be available!

If you'd like to get in contact with the show or keep up with our continuing projects, please use the following links! Twitter: @TheFourthLegEmail: thefourthlegpod@gmail.com Join our Discord!

Hunter: @skunkosourous 

Joe: @jcd0818 

Kelci: @DuncanThio or KelciDCrawford.com

Sep 30, 202201:12:34
Power Structures in Social Encounters with John of the Black Dragon Dungeon Company
Sep 16, 202201:12:55
Religion, Philosophy, and Politics with Rebecca from Path of Night!
Aug 30, 202201:06:38
Shades of Chicago - Season 1 Q&A/Retrospective
Aug 05, 202201:22:53
Shades of Chicago, Episode 6 - Gone Long Gone
Jul 22, 202202:12:35
Shades of Chicago, Episode 5 - Movin' In
Jul 08, 202202:03:49
Shades of Chicago, Episode 4 - Old Days
Jun 17, 202201:51:59
Shades of Chicago, Episode 3 - Baby, What a Big Surprise - Part 2
Jun 03, 202250:47
Shades of Chicago, Episode 3 - Baby, What a Big Surprise - Part 1
May 20, 202201:04:43
Shades of Chicago, Episode 2 - Call on Me (FIXED)
May 06, 202201:23:46
Shades of Chicago, Episode 1 - Searchin' So Long
Apr 22, 202201:20:33
Oh, How The Plot Thiccens - Part Four of Collaborative Setting Building

Oh, How The Plot Thiccens - Part Four of Collaborative Setting Building

CW: These settings have been in development for months, and as such contain some themes that we did not anticipate paralleling reality. Themes of war, government overreach, and the moral implications of imperialism are present in this episode. The Invasion of Ukraine is something that we at The Fourth Leg unilaterally oppose, and as such we encourage you to assist in any way you can with relief efforts. See this link for one charity accepting donations, or seek out other ways to assist as you see fit.

In this episode our hosts revisit their campaigns to end our season! The twisting lies and dirty dealings in a magical university make Kelci's party the target of forces they don't fully understand. Joe's Agent's of Zodiac uncover an earth-shattering revelation before being thrust into a life or death situation that forces them to look in the mirror and answer the question, "Who are we, really?" Hunter's party prepares for an inevitable war while walking a tightrope between martial ability and social morality, all the while rushing headlong into an unprecedented conflict.


Being that this is the end of our second season, we want to thank all of you who listen to this show for your support! All of us hosts came into this project to create a space to share our ideas and instead we have found more support than we could ever have imagined! Our off-season content is right around the corner (Listen to the episode for a bit of a teaser!) so please follow us on twitter by clicking here for announcements!

You can follow all of our personal socials at the links below!
Hunter: @Skunkosourous
Joe: @jcd0818
Kelci: KelciDCrawford.com or @DuncanThio

Mar 18, 202201:21:40
Making Pretzels out of Plot Twists
Mar 04, 202201:18:26
Tuition Free Class on How to Build a City
Feb 18, 202201:14:45
We got ENGAGED...to our players :) - A Discussion on Player Engagement and Managing the Spotlight
Feb 04, 202256:31
The One Where Redemption Arcs are not allowed - Part Three of Collaborative Setting Building
Jan 21, 202201:12:05
Inspiration, and why it totally ISN'T Theft!
Jan 07, 202253:45
Describe Me like one of your French Settings - Narrative Voice and the Power of Description
Dec 24, 202157:53
Figure Eights - Navigating Mental Health at your Table
Dec 10, 202153:37
Friends, Foes, and Flashlight Toes - The Three F's to Making NPCs
Nov 28, 202101:02:37
To the Bitter End - AP Romantic Free for All
Nov 12, 202101:02:49
To the Bitter End - AP Character Creation and Worldbuilding
Oct 29, 202116:43
For our Mid-life Crisis, we planned a Road Trip - Part Two of Collaborative Setting Building
Oct 08, 202156:26
Crushing the Dreams of Children: How to Successfully Launch a Career in Villainy
Sep 24, 202156:16
How's your Balance? - A Discussion on Encounter Building

How's your Balance? - A Discussion on Encounter Building

CW: Brief discussion of both past and current military conflict


On this episode Hunter, Joe, and Kelci are joined by the oft mentioned Renno as they all discuss Encounter Balancing across many systems. They also take precious time out of their day to sh*t on DnD 5e...but only a little bit. Join the show as we discuss themes, mechanics, and hacks that can help you dial in the way you craft encounters for your players!

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The Fourth Leg is a TTRPG Podcast all about giving new GMs a leg to stand on! We discuss Dungeons and Dragons, Genesys, and systems Powered by the Apocalypse to give as much general advice as we can! We hope you enjoy the show!

New episodes release every other week! Thank you so much for listening!

Sep 10, 202156:46
Anything but a Tavern - Part One of Collaborative Setting Building
Aug 27, 202101:00:56
Examining Concept, Tone, and...Other Stuff

Examining Concept, Tone, and...Other Stuff

On this episode, Kelci, Hunter, and Joe are joined by Calvin Johns. Calvin is a game designer out of Austin that publishes under the name Anthropos Games (@anthroposgames) and has some awesome products available that you can check out here. Calvin joined us to discuss Concept and Tone, specifically their importance to your world building and campaign writing, but...we got a little off track. But hey, what's a little genre slander between friends, right?
Anyways, we hope you enjoy the episode today! If you have any comments, feedback, or questions you'd like us to discuss on air please email us (@thefourthlegpod@gmail.com) or reach out to us on twitter. We appreciate your continued support, and we'll see you again in two weeks!

Aug 13, 202101:06:26
Maps, Minis, and "Romance" Novels
Jul 30, 202101:05:52
Session 0 and the Importance of Boundary Setting

Session 0 and the Importance of Boundary Setting

CW: Fire, Spiders


Hunter, Joe, and Kelci talk about Session Zero and Safety Tools that you can use at your table. TLDR; Set and reassess boundaries with your table on a regular basis.

Jul 16, 202101:02:19
The Purpose of a Game Manager

The Purpose of a Game Manager

In this first episode, Hunter, Kelci, and Joe discuss the deceptively simple question: What is a Game Manager, and what is the point of having one?

Jul 02, 202148:07