Dekahedron RPG Podcast

Last week, we set the scene for a thrilling pre-WWII South China Sea campaign. This week, we dive into the action with a brand new, streamlined RPG system designed for cinematic thrills! Inspired by Traveller and Tunnels & Trolls, it uses skills only, boasts lightning-fast character creation, and puts the dice firmly in your hands. We'll also touch on aerial and personal combat. Buckle up and get ready to rewrite the rulebook for high-flying adventure!

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Viewing Habits is Joe and Valerie's new show where they talk about the movies, TV shows, and live performances that they watch:

Game Master Joe unveils this thrilling new campaign concept for RPG pulp adventure. Get ready for high-flying action, exotic intrigue, and a fight for survival! This episode sets you down in the turbulent skies of a fictional pre-WWII South China Sea. Take command of a "civilian" flying boat because trouble is brewing. You'll have to evade the growing power of the Empire of the Rising Sun while confronting the notorious Jade Dragon Clan, a ruthless crime syndicate.

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Valerie joins Joe to answer the feedback they received from episode 115.

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Valerie returns to join Joe as they talk about the movies and television that they watched in February.

• Argyll (film)
• Wonka (film)
• The Family Plan (Mark Wahlberg AppleTV+ movie)
• Fool Me Once (Netflix UK by Harlan Coben)
• Dear Child (Netflix Germany)
• Upload (season 3, Amazon)
• Reacher (season 2, Amazon)
• Who is Erin Carter? (Netflix UK)
• A Nearly Normal Family (Netflix Sweden)
• Good Morning, Veronica (season 3, Netflix Brazil)
• Omniscient (season 1, Netflix Brazil)
• Bodies (Netflix UK)

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Inspired by Jason's listener challenge, Joe, Darkfluid, and James unleash their creativity! Each presenter dives into a different RPG system to craft the ultimate Minotaur thief. James tackles the challenge in AD&D 2nd Edition, Darkfluid unleashes his vision in Lamentations of the Flame Princess, and Joe uses Fate Accelerated Edition. Will these monstrous thieves be cunning masterminds or blundering bull-headed bandits? Tune in to find out! 0:00 Opening theme

0:33 Tribute to James M. Ward

1:57 Episode Intro

3:29 James' thief (AD&D 2E)

8:42 A brief discussion on splat books

10:57 Darkfluid's Thief (LoFP)

15:32 Joe's Thief (FAE)

25:05 Wrapup

Join Joe & Daniel (from the Bandit’s Keep) as they delve into the “Legends of the Ancient World,” a free almost-RPG from Dark City Games. In this final installment of a two-part series, they’ll discuss they parts they like the least and give their overall impression of the game. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, tune in to discover hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming.

Join Joe & Daniel (from the Bandit’s Keep) as they delve into the “Legends of the Ancient World,” a free almost-RPG from Dark City Games. In this first installment of a two-part series, they’ll explore the give an overview of the system and discuss they parts they like the most. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, tune in to discover hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming.

Joe answers your feedback. Along the way he discusses the line of demarcation between the player and the GM along with other gaming topics.

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Joe offers a quick update, shares his frustration with the Traveller game, and answers feedback.

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Valerie returns to join Joe as the answer the feedback from Episode 109 and talk about the movies and television that they watched in January.

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In this bonus episode, Joe steps away from our usual gaming fare to recount the events of an unforgettable Saturday night—February 4, 1984. Join us as Joe shares a gripping tale from his past, recorded exactly 40 years later.

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Joe is joined by special guest James. Together, they describe the thief characters that were created using point buy systems, a character creation method that allows more customization and flexibility than rolling dice. This is a follow-up to episode 106, where they discussed the pros and cons of this system. Plus, they answer some feedback from Jason and Mirke the Meek, who shared their thoughts on the previous episode.

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Joe shows you how to spice up your D&D games with some exotic creatures from the Traveller universe. Using the Animal Encounters tables from classic Traveller's Book 3, he randomly generates an alien animal and then converts it to a D&D monster stat block. What kind of beast will he end up with? How will it fit into your campaign world? Tune in and find out!

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Joe talks about the plans for the podcast in 2024 and answers feedback from:

Joe is joined by Daniel of the Bandit's Keep podcast to discuss the rules for the Shirts & Skirts Star Trek-inspired RPG.

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Daniel is the host of the Bandit's Keep podcast as well as the Bandit's Keep YouTube channel. he also has products available at DriveThruRPG.

In this episode Joe is joined by Daniel from The Bandit's Keep. The list to callers' entries as everyone tries to guess with the Shirts & Skirts RPG is about:

00:00 Introduction

04:20 The call-in entries.

28:50 The reveal.

41:57 The give-away.

45:22 Outro.

The Callers' Podcasts & Sites:

In this episode Joe is joined by James and they discuss the relative advantages of random and point buy character creation methods in RPG's.

In this episode Joe talks about how Advantages & Disadvantages work in his homebrew ruleset, Lucky 7. He also takes calls from Daniel, Evil Jeff, and Michael/Mirke the Meek.

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Two new callers! Riley from Australia, and Michael from upstate New York!

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Join Joe and special guest Jason from the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast in this episode as they dive into a review of 'Tunnel Quest,' a free and rules-light fantasy RPG. Uncover the unique aspects, mechanics, and overall impressions of this intriguing game. Whether you're a seasoned RPG enthusiast or a newcomer, this review offers insights that will spark your curiosity. Tune in for an engaging discussion about 'TunnelQuest' and explore the world of tabletop roleplaying games! Links:

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:22 The next give-away: Shirts & Skirts

04:47 Jason likes Paladins & Rangers

15:07 Daniel is on the fence with Paladins & Rangers

22:12 Jason ponders about Magical Thieves

25:55 Daniel gives his initial thoughts about Magical Thieves

32:44 Daniel calls back to talk to himself about Magical Thieves

38:50 Jason worries about Munchkins & point-buy disadvantages

43:27 Daniel is aggravated by spotlight-stealing players

50:52 Jason on George Washington & population density

59:50 Øystein talks about not flipping through the book

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In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Joe's vacation...

01:52 ... Discovery Cove

02:02 ... Medieval Times

03:21 ... Bunratty Castle

04:20 ... Wizard of Oz museum

02:01 ...and so does Daniel

06:35 Recent movies

08:15 Jason complains about the way I ordered attributes

10:07 This we should roll to enter a class

13:23 Thinks 1st levels should be immune to banes

17:38 Evil Jeff talks like a member of the AV Club

20:45 JoCool writes in to say the they liked my Paladin/Ranger

24:15 Øystein says hi

28:10 Jose suggests Spider Climb

30:20 Daniel asks about Arneson's Hit Points

36:03 Joe starts to wrap it up

37:49 Joe asks for additional reviewers

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Welcome to the 100th Episode of the Dekahedron RPG Cast! Join Joe, James, and special guest Mike the ChgoWiz from the Dungeon Masters Handbook podcast for a celebration of this milestone.

In this special episode, the team delves into the intriguing topic of 'munchkin players,' discussing their characteristics and quirks. Following this, they dive into the results of the 'Is James a Munchkin' contest, revealing the answer to this fun competition and the fortunate winner.

And for a nostalgic treat, stay tuned after the outro music to listen to the very first recording from 2019, offering a glimpse into the origins of what would become the Vagabond GM podcast.

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Joe concludes OSR October with a groundbreaking twist: re-imagining the thief as a subclass of the Magic User! Join us for this grand finale as we re-tool the very essence of the thief class in classic RPG systems.

Joe's innovative approach will leave you spellbound, making it a perfect fit for OD&D, Holmes, B/X, BECMI, and your favorite retro-clones. Discover how the magical thief seamlessly combines the arts of stealth and spellcasting in a way that will forever change the way you approach character creation.

In this third installment of OSR October, Joe reinvents Rangers and Paladins using a minimalist approach. These "new" classes are ready for OD&D, Holmes, B/X, BECMI, and all your favorite retro-clones. Join us as we explore these classic character classes in a whole new light.

Joe's streamlined system accommodates either humans or as the "race as class" concept for these two fighter variants.

Joe is still the Dungeon Master, James is still in the character creation spotlight, and the Dekahedron RPG Cast is still celebrating OSR October. This week we're showcasing a unique method for crafting OD&D, BX, and BECMI characters, inspired by the life-path system from the Traveller RPG.

Join us as James rolls the dice and shapes the destiny of a new hero.

Joe is joined by James to celebrate OSR October. In this episode:

• Joe shares a new technique for generating attributes in D&D and other OSR games. The technique is meant to give the players more control than Method 1, but still be true to Old School sensibilities.
• James uses that technique to makes a T&T character. While it's not D&D the technique works the same.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Evil Jeff tells us how he downloads podcasts...

02:01 ...and so does Daniel

04:24 Evil Jeff recollects about board games

06:45 Daniel says dungeons monsters will investigate noise

10:20 Jason talks about puzzles ruining adventures

17:26 Jason doesn't like Peter Jackson's The Hobbit

23:15 Daniel talks about the themes of Foundation

27:45 Daniel has know people his whole life

33:18 Chicago Wiz also talks about Foundation

37:35 Jason found Star Cops on YouTube.

41:58 Jason says Joe is right, as always, this time about Risus

48:18 Daniel doesn't like Risus

51:07 Evil Jeff likes my Traveller house rules

53:38 Joe wraps it up

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Joe welcomes Evil Jeff from the Minions & Musings podcast to review Risus: The Anything RPG, a free and simple role-playing game system by S. John Ross.

Risus:

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Evil Jeff says computer people don't volunteer information.

05:57 Jason on taxi drivers in Heavy Metal & The Fifth Element

10:11 Daniel hangs out with weird females.

22:33 Spencer shamefully talks about EastEnders.

31:23 Joe wraps it up

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One year anniversary, new giveaway, and... Munchkin James?!

The Dekahedron RPG Podcast is celebrating its one year anniversary in style! With a new giveaway and a challenge to decide whether or not James is worthy of the Munchkin moniker.

So what's up for grabs in the giveaway? We don't know yet!

And now for the big question: is James worthy of the Munchkin moniker? That's for you to decide! In this special episode, the hosts will present evidence both for and against James's Munchkinhood. And then, it's up to you, the listeners, to cast your votes.

Will James be crowned the Munchkin Master, or will he be banished from the Munchkin realm forever? Vote now and we'll reveal the answer and the winner of the giveaway in episode 100!

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In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Jason says nice words about the show where Daniel joined.

01:55 Jason will play Frontier Forts under the T&T rules...

02:50 ... and so will Daniel! Daniel also talks about narrative vs tactical

13:55 Michael/ChicgoWiz says its more about abstract vs detailed

20:16 Michael/ChicgoWiz talks about dynamic worlds and NPCs

15:39 Daniel gets T&T Editions wrong

24:01 Jason on life path character creation

28:12 Joe wraps it up and goes down a EastEnders rabbit trail

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Joe introduces you to Val, hos wonderful wife. Val discusses her love of SciFi & Fantasy and talks about why gaming isn't her thing. If you only tune in for the usual RPG-related episodes, you might want to skip this one.

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In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Evil Jeff remembers Space: 1889

03:30 Jason wishes I talked more about Lucky 7

05:25 Jason bought Frontier Forts of Kelnore

12:42 Daniel wants heroes to earn it

18:23 Daniel talks about Swords & Spells

15:39 Daniel gets T&T Editions wrong

24:01 Jason on life path character creation

29:51 Daniel wants my OD&D life path creation

22:53 Daniel wants to know more about Narrative vs Tactical

29:23 Joe wraps it up

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Joe is joined by Daniel of the Bandit's Keep podcast to discuss the various parts of the adventure's story that are owned by the GM and the parts owned by the players.

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Daniel is the host of the Bandit's Keep podcast as well as the Bandit's Keep YouTube channel. he also has products available at DriveThruRPG.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:09 Jason is loving Kelnore

03:39 Daniel teases the next episode

05:32 Daniel talks about Medium Foot Swordsmen

08:08 Daniel talks about running con games

12:10 Jason on real life coming first, secret Star Wars, and MSPE

15:39 Daniel gets T&T Editions wrong

24:01 Jason on life path character creation

29:51 Daniel wants my OD&D life path creation

33:52 Jason is reminded of Fringeworthy...

35:25 ...but would use FTL2448 with limited aliens.

37:37 Joe wraps it up

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In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Jason says to give in and follow the dice

04:17 Jason likes generic supplements and thinks about Space: 1999

08:44 Daniel talks Traveller and Tunnels & Trolls

15:31 ChcgaWiz/Mike is grateful for winning Little Fuzzy

21:07 Jason says that the best way to play Hardwired is with Hardwired

22:50 Jason talks about bloodthirsty Ewoks

26:51 Joe wraps it up

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Joe wraps up the Frontier Forts of Kelnore series. in this episode he tell's the fort's backstory and very briefly outlines it's contents.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:18 Karl wants to change his answer

02:25 Jason asks who should run the NPCs

03:48 Evil Jeff likes the Kelnore review

06:39 Evil Jeff calls back to compare Kelnore with B1: Into the Unknown

08:01 Jason wonders if Kelnore was the first adventure generator

09:30 Jason wants to play

10:11 James lost his character sheet

11:13 Chcgowiz/Michael likes Joe's space sandbox

19:08 Daniel muses about settings vs rules

22:37 Daniel talks more about the Mountains of New York

26:00 Joe wraps it up

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Joe revisits the Frontier Forts of Kelnore. Listen along as he follows the book's steps, rolls the dice, and crafts an adventure with this classic game aid.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:18 Jason talks about animal wounds in Traveller

02:51 Daniel talks about the Voltron & the mountains of New York

06:46 Michael/Chgowiz talks about his Traveller campaign

14:34 Daniel wonders how Traveller players handled gaps in the crew

18:09 Jason pines about hearting Keith generate characters

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Joe & James delve into a classic: Frontier Forts of Kelnore. Published in 1978 by Judges Guild, this D&D supplement offers a modular system for generating frontier forts, featuring maps, tables, and inhabitants. Explore the nostalgia and practicality of this gem from gaming history.

In today's episode I'm joined by Evil Jeff of the Minions & Musings Podcast. Together we listen to the entries of the Favorite Hard SciFi Giveaway. At the end I reveal my favorite, and we roll for the winner.

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Keith, who is still relatively new to the gaming world, returns to the show to share his thoughts on creating a character in Traveller for the first time. He compares the experience to D&D and discusses the unique aspects of Traveller's character creation.

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