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Scifi Writers Playing Oldschool DnD

Scifi Writers Playing Oldschool DnD

By OldSchool DnD

Join our round table of scifi writer regulars as we welcome guest hosts to give us a hand surviving the many dangers of old school gaming.
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DnD After Dark: Icarus Landing

Scifi Writers Playing Oldschool DnDDec 13, 2020

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DnD After Dark Wonderland Falling

DnD After Dark Wonderland Falling

Discussing the latest hijinks

Jan 06, 202202:11:12
WG Shattered Sea Ep4 Air Force in Wonderland

WG Shattered Sea Ep4 Air Force in Wonderland

The Crew of Pelican-6-4-Heavy lands at the Fortress of Broken teeth and encounter Captain Cordeiro, the current leader of the Rangers. While their weapons are still functioning, Cordeiro sends them off on a raid of an enemy encampment threatening trade in the region.

Jan 06, 202202:27:57
WG Shattered Sea Ep3 Forging Stone

WG Shattered Sea Ep3 Forging Stone

The crew of Pelican-64 Heavy are still working their way over land toward the Broken Teeth, a series of frozen islands in the north of the Red Lands. Their hope: to link up with members of the Ranger Regiment to affect their mission to restore the world after a global disaster. Can men from the modern age survive long enough in a world of orcs and magic to recover what was lost?

Jan 06, 202202:21:06
DnD After Dark: Bravo's Not Yer Boy

DnD After Dark: Bravo's Not Yer Boy

The guys delve deep into military culture while the Ruin Reveals

Jan 06, 202201:53:19
Wargate: Shattered Sea Ep2

Wargate: Shattered Sea Ep2

After arriving in the Red Lands, the crew of Pelican 6-4-Heavy make their way overland following the trade caravan when a chance encounter with a celestial object takes them off course.

Jan 05, 202202:21:09
We're not A Scared of You and your Evil Words!

We're not A Scared of You and your Evil Words!

Some guy decided to use the R word again. We sit down to tell him why we don't agree.

Jan 05, 202241:13
DnD After Dark The Shattered Sea Monkeys

DnD After Dark The Shattered Sea Monkeys

The crew band together to talk up the events of game 1 of Wargate: The Shattered Sea.

Jan 05, 202201:38:17
Wargate Shattered Sea Ep1

Wargate Shattered Sea Ep1

Members of a Special Transport Crew land on the other side of a quantum portal and land in a world of blood and bone, knights and monsters.

Jan 05, 202202:27:20
Lunchtime test Drive White Star Pirates Part 2

Lunchtime test Drive White Star Pirates Part 2

The boys are back and Torgu is in love! Can our motley crew of space borne fiends fight their way clear of forces back to the ship?

Jan 05, 202201:06:37
Lunch Time Test Drive: White Star Pirates!

Lunch Time Test Drive: White Star Pirates!

A wild and well invested round table slams through the hull of an arrowhead corvette to stick it to the man and take his stuff!!! Join us as we try out a slightly hacked version of White Star, an OSR game by James Spahn.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/148169/White-Star-White-Box-Science-Fiction-Roleplaying-Swords--Wizardry

Jan 03, 202201:14:52
Lunch Time Test Drive: Monsters are our Heroes Pt 2

Lunch Time Test Drive: Monsters are our Heroes Pt 2

The Monsters return! Searching the city for clues as to the disappearance of the residents reveals another kind of monster.

Jan 03, 202250:35
Lunch Time Test Drive: Monsters are our Heroes

Lunch Time Test Drive: Monsters are our Heroes

Game designer and artist extraordinaire Jacob Blackmon brings classic movie monsters out of the shadows and onto your game table with questions like, "How the creature from the black lagoon use a cell phone," or , "How many sets of clothes does a werewolf come to work with?"

Jan 03, 202257:29
DnD After Dark - Lucky Charms

DnD After Dark - Lucky Charms

They boys get together to talk up their latest delves into the underworld of CrimsonHawk

Jan 03, 202201:57:38
CrimsonHawk Legends Ep 27: Unlucky

CrimsonHawk Legends Ep 27: Unlucky

The boys venture into Castle CrimsonHawk and suffer a fate much worse than death.

Jan 02, 202201:50:54
CrimsonHawk Legends Ep.26: Giants Beware

CrimsonHawk Legends Ep.26: Giants Beware

A trip to the ruins of CrimsonHawk castle has the Doom Seekers biting off more than they can chew!

Jan 02, 202201:50:54
CrimsonHawk Adventures ep25: Giants Fare

CrimsonHawk Adventures ep25: Giants Fare

The boys are at it again after recovering Werdna from his surprise incarceration. Drohn had fallen to his fate in the last episode so the Church sends an unorthodox warrior to take his place.

Jan 02, 202201:47:47
Ascending After Dark

Ascending After Dark

We gather everyone together to talk up what happens when you fail a system shock roll.

Dec 29, 202101:31:60
CrimsonHawk Legends: Ep-24 Journey to the Tower of Ascension

CrimsonHawk Legends: Ep-24 Journey to the Tower of Ascension

After a dark stranger challenges Levi for the title of Grand Master, the Doom Seekers assault Werdna's tower to find their missing comrade. Erol Otus makes another guest appearance as Lerm the Wizard as we climb the Tower of Ascension.

Dec 29, 202102:35:06
CrimsonHawk Legends Ep23: Return to the Elvish Tower

CrimsonHawk Legends Ep23: Return to the Elvish Tower

James Ward guides the Doom Seekers through the under tower of the elves.

Dec 29, 202102:29:59
Avatar image Darkness after Dark

Avatar image Darkness after Dark

Starting as three - the Doom Seekers get together to talk up their session earlier in the day as well as a meandering discussion on DnD evolution.

Dec 29, 202101:37:42
CrimsonHawk Adventures - Ep22 DarkFall

CrimsonHawk Adventures - Ep22 DarkFall

The Doom Seekers return to the island nations that hired them to rid the giant threat. Arriving at the second tower, the heroes are assaulted by a psychic force looking to overwhelm them.

Dec 29, 202102:13:19
CrimsonHawk Adventures EP 21: Prelude to the Giant Wars

CrimsonHawk Adventures EP 21: Prelude to the Giant Wars

The Doom Seekers reconnoiter an island chain besieged by Giants as the first salvos of the Giant War are loosed. Giant raiders savage and plunder nearby islands with hordes of Goblins at their beck and call. Worse of all is an obscuring mist hiding a terrible weapon given to goblin hands.

Dec 29, 202102:37:15
Valhalla after Dark

Valhalla after Dark

Nick, Andrew, JR, and Walt sit down for a chat about awesome art and what not to say on DnD

Dec 28, 202101:51:29
CrimsonHawk Ep 19: Erol in Valhalla

CrimsonHawk Ep 19: Erol in Valhalla

Rock Star Artist Erol Otus joins the Doom Seekers as they journey across the Bifrost Bridge to strange and exotic circumstances!

Dec 28, 202102:39:02
CrimsonHawk Adventures: Ep 18 Still Crawling

CrimsonHawk Adventures: Ep 18 Still Crawling

The Doom Seekers venture back into the well to discover Giants are swarming for a take over of a dungeon level they believe is theirs. After several freak encounters, the Doom Seekers take a nefarious turn...

Dec 28, 202102:25:54
DnD After Dark: Mirror Mirror

DnD After Dark: Mirror Mirror

The group get's together to discuss some of the future hapnin's on the channel as well as go over they're AAR for the session.

Dec 28, 202101:31:19
CrimsonHawk Adventures Chapter 17 - Mirror Mirror

CrimsonHawk Adventures Chapter 17 - Mirror Mirror

The Doom Seekers receive a strange visitor before traveling back to the well. Chance encounters with multiple giants precede dangerous dealings with a snake haired beauty.

Dec 28, 202102:25:22
CrimsonHawk Adventures: The Lost Mission of Herrera Caves

CrimsonHawk Adventures: The Lost Mission of Herrera Caves

Nick Cole and Paddy Finn are joined by first time DnD player, Shadow the Illustrator playing, "The Ranger." Sent into a mysterious cave on the edge of the jungle territories, our heroes brave the dangers set forth by ancient powers guarding a powerful bit of treasure.

Dec 28, 202101:43:12
CrimsonHawk Adventure Chapter 16: Evicting the Old Tenants

CrimsonHawk Adventure Chapter 16: Evicting the Old Tenants

CJ Carella joins the Doom Seekers to throw out some of the squatters living in the well connecting the newly constructed fort with the castle ruins. Witty banter and smiting ensue as we're once again joined by Terry Schappert.

Dec 28, 202102:30:20
DnD After Dark: Keep a Candle Lit

DnD After Dark: Keep a Candle Lit

We talk about our special Veterans Day episode of DnD and Walt get's the pointy end for being too giving as a GM (There wasn't a total party kill but is a half party kill all that bad?).  The DnD regulars gather together to chat up what went wrong, what went right, and plan for the next time James is back at the helm.

Dec 28, 202101:41:46
CrimsonHawk Adventures Ep 15: Conquest of Fire

CrimsonHawk Adventures Ep 15: Conquest of Fire

This special episode was brought to you by Galaxy's Edge and their support of Mission 22, providing resources for to help stem the tide of veteran suicide.

Dec 28, 202102:48:06
DnD After Dark - All's Well at NIght

DnD After Dark - All's Well at NIght

We take it to the mic and get some heraldry done after dark!

Dec 28, 202101:56:38
CrimsonHawk Adventures: Chapter 14 - All's Well

CrimsonHawk Adventures: Chapter 14 - All's Well

Our stalwart companions venture into the well to capture glory from the many challenges beneath. It turns out chasing after things that go bump in the dark can be bumpy.

Apr 07, 202102:36:41
DnD After Dark and a Beserker!

DnD After Dark and a Beserker!

We break down the things that went right and wrong on the session where our heroes are aware that something isn't quite right but can't put their finger on it.

Apr 07, 202101:57:27
CrimsonHawk Missions: Mowing the Lawn

CrimsonHawk Missions: Mowing the Lawn

The crew moves to the outskirts of the city and takes control of the well leading to the underground entrance to the ruins. Venturing into the wild to clear the surrounding lands, the crew acts as a vanguard to protect a crew of men hired to build a fortress. Join the Doom Seekers as they throw themselves against hordes of enemies in their bid to take control of the frontier.

Apr 07, 202102:52:38
DnD After Dark: Gravestones and a Wizard's Sketch

DnD After Dark: Gravestones and a Wizard's Sketch

After the Pyric victory decimated the Doom Seekers, the players gather to mourn the loss of the characters and plot what comes next.

Apr 07, 202101:30:55
CrimsonHawk Adventures ep 13: Prowling in Pink

CrimsonHawk Adventures ep 13: Prowling in Pink

Our adventurers emerge from a harrowing experience where they sought to stop a band of rampaging trolls, only to find the world they knew, changed. Some things are not quite the same and Werdna seems to be the only one the wiser. Join us as we welcome Scott Bartlett to the table as we launch forth into this world that is much like the one we left, yet is an itch we can't scratch.


Apr 07, 202102:33:23
CrimsonHawk Adventures Chapter 12: They All Fall Down
Apr 07, 202102:30:00
Undead After Dark

Undead After Dark

Grabbing a late night coffee for a sketch of a mace wielding crypt thing that works as the centerpiece for our debrief of session 11. We talk undead, we talk why we love the OSR, and then JR gets props. Good night!!! 

Apr 07, 202102:04:42
CrimsonHawk Adventures Ep11 Undead Boogaloo

CrimsonHawk Adventures Ep11 Undead Boogaloo

The Doom Seekers quickly recover after their harrowing experience in the Siege of CrimsonHawk City. Gathering allies Beyorus, Morg, Grokas and Reggie the Paladin, they ride for the cursed well to chase the malicious drumbeat summoning undead into the city.   Authors Jason Anspach, and JN Chaney join the cast for a romp into the dark world of the undead and are joined by fellow author and voice actor Veronica Giguere to swing some mayhem at the accursed enemy.

Jan 21, 202102:30:34
DND After Dark All Your Undead Belong to Us

DND After Dark All Your Undead Belong to Us

The boys get together to talk up the consequences of the massive attack on CrimosnHawk City! Not all of us survived, but those who remain, carry the work late into the night!

Jan 21, 202101:43:59
CrimsonHawk Legends W/ James Ward Ep 10 - Autumn Revel and a Drumbeat

CrimsonHawk Legends W/ James Ward Ep 10 - Autumn Revel and a Drumbeat

The characters are awakened with a start as enemies assault them! Fighting their way into the street, they witness a city in flames and COMBAT! Special guest star Mikey Mason lends his musical talents to the drums of DOOM!

Dec 14, 202002:43:11
CrimsonHawk: Special Missions - Hell Delvers Pt 2

CrimsonHawk: Special Missions - Hell Delvers Pt 2

James returns to hell as he seeks to inflict the horrors of the Nether Realms as Chrometheus, Werdna, Donovia,  and Drohn seek a way out of the land of torment.

Dec 14, 202002:02:58
DnD After Dark: Icarus Landing

DnD After Dark: Icarus Landing

Nick, Levi, Andrew, and Walt join James Ward in our After Action Review series talking about all things in the world of Ward's CrimsonHawk.

Dec 13, 202001:35:06
CrimsonHawk Legends PT 9: Clockwork Bulls
Dec 13, 202002:27:16
CrimsonHawk: Special Missions - Hell Delvers Pt1

CrimsonHawk: Special Missions - Hell Delvers Pt1

Chrome, Phoenix, Drohn, and new addition Donovia, enter the Crimson Crypts and are confronted with a choice. Turn back to safety or suffer a transportation to Hell. I wonder what they chose...

Nov 26, 202001:29:21
Situational Planning

Situational Planning

Some of the core group get together to plot their next moves

Nov 26, 202056:25
DnD After Dark - Dungeons and Donuts

DnD After Dark - Dungeons and Donuts

Part two in our spew sessions where some of the players get together for an After Action Review and random thoughts on dice rolling and game trolling.

Nov 25, 202001:42:15
CrimsonHawk Adventures w/ Jim Ward Part 8
Nov 25, 202002:25:11
DnD After Dark

DnD After Dark

Nick, JR, and Walt from the Writers Playing Old School DnD podcast get together after the game to run an after action review of how the session went and talk old school mechanics while Walt scribbles JR's character in blue pencil.

Nov 25, 202001:38:23