Orlanth Rex’s Gaming Vexes
By @OrlanthR
Orlanth Rex’s Gaming VexesOct 25, 2021
Episode 35: Why *do* we RPG?
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 34: The Expanse RPG
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 33: Vampire (of) the Masquerade 5th Edition
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 32: John Carter 2d20 & Nibiru
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 31: What's Better? What's Best? (Caution: Explicit Language)
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 30: 'Maskwitches' with Jon Hodgson
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 29: Runequest
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can read our early session reports here.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 28: Grim Gaming
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 27: Stargazer with Scott Malthouse
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Various samples of the genius of Ronne James Dio (used without permission)
Episode 26: Red Markets
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
'In a House, In a Heartbeat' by John Murphy (used without permission)
Episode 25: Mork Borg and The Masticator Gate
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 24: Old School v New School
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
Thanks to Rick @lintillaz for the below:
(Video playlist idea entirely stolen from @ChartMusicTOTP, which you should listen to because it is MINT and SKILL)
- @questingbeast07 's OSR overview https://youtu.be/JHQaed6GAHc
- @questingbeast07, @BudsRPGreview & @captcorajus chat about the OSR https://youtu.be/9CA0BE3SNx0
- Mork Borg review by @BudsRPGreview https://youtu.be/_MgGuXLQQwU
- 5e D&D but everyone is 12 https://youtu.be/-2kmyrSfyjE
- Critical Role: Series 3, episode 1 https://youtu.be/P8pLvV3FjPc
- Stormbringer review: Unboxing in the Nook by @RlyehReviews: https://youtu.be/nh4EZcSnk4w
- Star Frontiers - Alpha Dawn review: Unboxing in the Nook by @RlyehReviews: https://youtu.be/EboV2uGuRJ4
- Open Quest 3rd edition review: Unboxing in the Nook by @RlyehReviews: https://youtu.be/PCSmET_8LCM
- The history of Tunnels and Trolls, from 1st edition to Deluxe https://youtu.be/9RhhjV6DujY
- Vampire the Masquerade, history and 5th edition review https://youtu.be/OX7gavKwZ-UG
- MERP critical/fumble tables: https://youtu.be/pYou1_qGoWM
BONUS CONTENT
- @theGROGNARDfile discusses Stormbringer https://thegrognardfiles.com/2016/02/21/episode-5-part-1-stormbringer-rpg/
- So much MERP - Frankenstein's RPG (@davepaters 's podcast) https://anchor.fm/frankensteinrpg
- Ruby Flipper dancing to Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel (Top of the Pops, 1976) https://youtu.be/wQMFIEEzxDU
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) and 'Wise Guy' by Yung Kartz (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/August_2018/Wise_Guy) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 23: Mechwarrior (roleplaying in the Battletech universe)
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
'The Dice are Screaming' podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedicearescreaming/episodes/Into-the-Inner-Sphere-of-Battletech-e1ekonh/a-a7ep0cn
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 22: Fall of Delta Green
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) and 'Moonlight Beach Yami (ID 150) - Remastered' by Lobo Loco (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/moonlight-beach-yami-id-150-remastered)licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 21: Alien RPG: Destroyer of Worlds
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 20: The Best of 2021
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 19: Liminal Special: 'Werewolves of Britain' with Becky Annison and Paul Mitchener
The link to preorders for 'Werewolves of Britain' by Becky Annison can be found here.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) and #4420F (Crazy Moon) by techtheist (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/techtheist/fma2021-part-2/4420f-crazy-moon) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 18: ‘The Owlbear and the Wizard’s Staff’ Con Retrospective with Matt Broome
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) and 'Skanking it Easy' by Shaolin Dub (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Shaolin_Dub/Warrior_Way/Skanking_it_Easy_dub) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 17: GMing 'Crunch Time'
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) and 'Skanking it Easy' by Shaolin Dub (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Shaolin_Dub/Warrior_Way/Skanking_it_Easy_dub) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 16: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 15: Old School Essentials & Night's Dark Terror
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 14: Gaming in Middle-Earth
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 13: 'Spire' RPG Special with Grant Howitt
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
Rowan, Rook & Decard website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 12: Complexity
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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Initiative in AD&D: https://idiscepolidellamanticora.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/addict.pdf
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 11: 'Out of the Ashes' Special with Paul Mitchener
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop) and 'Celtic Warrior' by Damiano Baldoni (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Lost_Dinasty/Celtic_Warrior) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 10: Gaming v 2020
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 9: Playing Remotely
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
Neil's Blog: Old Scouser Roleplaying – The RPG related mutterings of an old school roleplayer
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 8: 'The Dee Sanction' Special with Paul Baldowski
A special episode talking to Paul Baldowski (The Cthulhu Hack) about his upcoming game 'The Dee Sanction' , coming to Kickstarter on 1st November 2020.
Warning: the Actual Play Segment of this episode contains some mild profanity and some descriptions that some listeners may find disturbing.
00.00 Introduction
02.59 Interview with Paul Baldowski
32.50 'The Dee Sanction' Actual Play
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 7: Player Agency
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 6: Wurm: Roleplaying in the Ice Age
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
Here's a link to a YouTube video showing some of the sites and finds that informed our game world.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) and 'Dream Catchers' by Lobo Loco (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Round_the_World/Dream_Catchers_ID_996) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 5: Humour in Tabletop Roleplaying Games
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 4: 'Ethereal Beauty Plus Hoodies': Reflections on the Liminal RPG
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) and 'Dawning of a New Age' by Squire Tuck (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Squire_Tuck/Dawning_of_a_New_Age/Dawning_of_a_New_Age) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
Episode 3: Jeopardy in Games
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/).
Episode 2: Too much fudge can make you sick...
An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in.
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The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588) licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/).
Episode 1: Introductions, explanations and ideas.
An irregular exploration of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing.
The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588) licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/).