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Random Screed

Random Screed

By Random Screed

I go on rants about things in life, usually concerning Mental Health and using Tabletop Role-playing games to deal with my struggles. I host the podcast Hobbs & Friends. You can contact me by email: hnfhobbs@gmail.com Or leave a message through Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGamerhood Or email it to me, send through discord or any other way your creative mind can think of.
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Disengaged

Random ScreedMar 10, 2024

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Disengaged

Disengaged

An inside look at losing your why in a hobby. Dealing with grief in a campaign from a lost player and finally some discussion around adding a segue to spelljammer or flying ships in your campaign
Mar 10, 202413:32
Argosa Cometh

Argosa Cometh

Back to the Screeding with a status report and some comments about beating d&d Tales of Argosa is live on Kickstarter!!
Mar 08, 202413:19
Retcon of the North

Retcon of the North

Recap of my recent trip to Minneapolis and Con of the North 2024 with a call in from the Other Jason
Feb 20, 202421:00
War Tales

War Tales

Yarns of engagement in life and games
Jan 26, 202420:05
Stunned into speech

Stunned into speech

Update on some games I'm running and breaking the news on a review of zine #1 by Bryce over at Ten foot pole.
Dec 19, 202323:60
Ode to Aaron

Ode to Aaron

I'm back!
Nov 17, 202318:39
Been a minute

Been a minute

Really fantastic calls from Jason Connerly and Anthony and then some backtalk about where I been.
Sep 27, 202329:20
What kind of GM are you?

What kind of GM are you?

I have some new topics dissolving all other thoughts. Thanks for the calls!!
Aug 09, 202324:11
Better than a burn out

Better than a burn out

How do you deal with IP in your campaign prep? I ask this question and more!! Thank you to Spencer, Peter, Jason, and Anthony for their call ins this episide.
Aug 03, 202322:33
Call in Catsup

Call in Catsup

Predominantly populated with Screeder call ins concerning levels of play, death of the OSR, and me campaign prep episodes. Many thousands of thanks to Pink Phantom, Jason, Rich, Mike and Joe Richter!!
Jul 20, 202325:20
The Final Level of Play

The Final Level of Play

Great call in from Anthony and a bit of a wrap from yours truly. Easter egg from the Whispering GM.
Jul 12, 202318:12
Connecting the Dots

Connecting the Dots

Wrapping up last episode with a recap of how the first session went and some more spoilers on Low Fantasy Gaming products.
Jul 05, 202322:32
Game Day

Game Day

An episode gathering my day preparing for the first session of a new campaign... Low Plains Grifters
Jul 04, 202316:35
POSR

POSR

New discussion about higher tiers of play in bx games and the POSR. Call ins from Rich and Connerly
Jun 28, 202321:00
NTX 2023 wrap

NTX 2023 wrap

Top thoughts from NTX and an ode to Ryan Moore
Jun 21, 202325:44
2nd Levels of Play

2nd Levels of Play

Continued discussion on levels of play with calls from Connerly, Karl, and Harrigan!!
Jun 09, 202324:22
Levels of play

Levels of play

Discussion on differing player needs with calls from Che and Connerly
May 24, 202329:16
NTX... Engage

NTX... Engage

Call ins from Karl and the Other Jason. I also broach the concept of the importance of engaging with mechanisms of a TTRPG
May 01, 202331:04
Extra credit

Extra credit

Talking about economy in sci fi games with call ins from Jason and Karl!
Apr 15, 202323:22
Two and a half thumbs

Two and a half thumbs

Talking about my wounded ankle and recent experience with Mongoose Traveller 2e. Thanks for the call ins from Jason, Rich and Jeff!!
Apr 06, 202327:60
Gone Gary

Gone Gary

I lament my missing Gary con XV sure you an injury and catch you all up on recent gaming experiences
Mar 28, 202322:39
Gary is Coming

Gary is Coming

Discussion about Mongoose Traveller, Warhammer 4, We Deal in Lead and call ins from Jason and Evil Jeff!
Mar 20, 202323:13
Forking spoons

Forking spoons

Updates and talk about character death abd identifying magic items. And Conning talk too! Thanks Jason Connerly!
Mar 15, 202325:49
Your dead, Jim

Your dead, Jim

Some status report on my absence and long-winded discussion about pc death as player and GM.
Feb 02, 202321:42
Rediscussions

Rediscussions

A number of call ins from below screeders; Jay, Rich, Karl, and The Pink Phantom discussing Traveller, Domain Play, and Dungeon 23
Jan 08, 202329:18
Traveller and 2023

Traveller and 2023

Message from Mike Hess and some discussion on my Traveller experience, #dungeon23, and my future endeavours for the year.
Jan 04, 202324:20
NSR and failing to rise

NSR and failing to rise

Call in from Karl Rodriguez about traveller, Cairn and NSR talk, some thoughts on a playtest of Burn 2d6 and how I failed in the Christmas season
Dec 28, 202227:32
Generating characters

Generating characters

Made some characters. Responded to Connerly. Talked about Cairn and some hacks. Check it out you're wont to
Dec 15, 202225:30
Gotcha Expectations

Gotcha Expectations

I discuss some gameplay from Hawkmoon RPG and Legendary Kalmatta concerning GOTCHA traps and get a bit personal concerning expectations.
Nov 28, 202215:25
Gaming in the Gamerhood

Gaming in the Gamerhood

Discussion topics springing fourth from recent play and a call in from Karl
Nov 03, 202216:50
Con the con

Con the con

I answer a caller's question convening con games with a little help from my friends.
Oct 30, 202207:33
Khromarium

Khromarium

Call ins from Kevin and Jason and discussion about a new Hyperborea campaign I'm streaming.
Oct 27, 202217:21
Gamehole 22

Gamehole 22

Call in from Jason Connerly and talking head about recent games and random thoughts
Oct 24, 202221:07
Join or die

Join or die

New callers with arrive feedback on previous episode's topics, Josh and Kevin. Thank you. New discussion on Critical Hits and Join or Die
Sep 11, 202219:24
Location as character

Location as character

Call-ins from Jason, Taylor, Colin, and Karl. Commentary on Greyhawk and location as character in your TTRPGS.
Sep 01, 202227:44
Cover me

Cover me

Call ins from Jason, Craig, and Taylor. We talk about death saves, cover and recap a couple games.
Aug 27, 202229:33
Death Saves

Death Saves

Call in from Larry and some conversation around a couple recaps and when to death save.
Aug 19, 202217:43
Carry on

Carry on

Episode includes continued conversation about social conflict mechanics, showdown rules and podcast yahoos with calls from Rob C, Aron, and Jason.
Aug 11, 202230:38
Just Getting started

Just Getting started

Lots of call-in conversation about duels, social conflict in games, and the responsibility of motivation from Jason, Karl, Aimee, Colin, Taylor, and Rich. Thank you for listening and engaging with the show.
Aug 06, 202235:02
Let's fight...with words

Let's fight...with words

Continued discussion concerning whose job is it anyway? We got a call-in from Jerry and Jason comes through for The Other Screed.
Jul 21, 202226:26
Koelman Day

Koelman Day

Let's f**k up cancer and help a fellow gamer! The Other Screed, gaming updates and some discussion about the gms job. Thanks to Jason Connerly for the call-ins.
Jul 08, 202230:34
Player absence

Player absence

A new segment with The Other Jason and call ins from Larry and Karl as well as a query from JE Shields.
Jun 26, 202233:42
Talkin bout immersion

Talkin bout immersion

Call ins from Karl and Che. Topics of note; immersion, space crawls, rphb influencers
Jun 20, 202224:07
How to West March

How to West March

Call ins from Che, Karl, Amy Lee, and Larry. I try to answer Che's question on how to West March and add a bit of food for thought .
Jun 15, 202225:20
NTRPG 2022 in brief

NTRPG 2022 in brief

Mostly call ins from Karl and Taylor and a sneak peek for next episode courtesy of Che.
Jun 06, 202217:49
Marshal Baity

Marshal Baity

Congrats to David Baity and thanks to RFED! Some sad news and a query about keeping campaigns alive.
May 22, 202218:51
Duet Gaming

Duet Gaming

Call in from Larry and extended commentary about Duet Gaming and North Texas!
May 06, 202219:55
Breaking News

Breaking News

Anither call-in episode about retcon and rulings not rules. Wait to the the to hear the breaking news. Thanks for call-ins from Arlen, Karl, Colin, Taylor, and Rich.
Apr 26, 202233:25
Retcon redux

Retcon redux

Call-ins about retconning from Arlen, Karl, Che, Cody, Taylor, and Larry. I wax a bit about the portrayal of bipolar disorder in media and specifically Ozark. Thanks to my guy TJ for the great transitions and bumpers.
Apr 03, 202227:34
OSRIP

OSRIP

Call in episode from Rich and Arlen concerning retconning PLUS commentary and a shout out concerning character mortality in old school games.
Mar 31, 202230:28