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Lore with Rick

Lore with Rick

By Rick Stump

Noted RPG player, author, and expert Rick Stump talks about role playing games, talks with other RPG gurus, gives session reports of actual play, and discusses his AD&D 1e campaign that has run continually since 1979. Feedback: https://www.speakpipe.com/LoreWithRick
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Episode Two: Multiple Characters per Player

Lore with RickApr 14, 2022

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The Hidden Gem of AD&S 2e and Skills & Powers

The Hidden Gem of AD&S 2e and Skills & Powers

My opinion on 2e
Apr 04, 202416:50
Fight at Sea

Fight at Sea

Blackstone Session Report and comments on world building
Mar 28, 202409:36
Story Games, Updates, and Discussion

Story Games, Updates, and Discussion

This episode is a recording of a live chat from my Discord. I discuss RPGs vs Story games, lore dumps, and have a discussion with some of the members of my Discord.
Feb 10, 202451:01
Keeping Strict Time Records

Keeping Strict Time Records

The main ways to keep strict time records
Aug 30, 202314:24
Short Rant on Traveller

Short Rant on Traveller

Yes, in Traveller a 2 ton computer makes perfect sense
Aug 02, 202308:10
Megadungeons, a stream of thought podcast

Megadungeons, a stream of thought podcast

I talk about megadungeons!
Jul 27, 202316:15
Episode 17: Henchmen, Hirelings, and Followers

Episode 17: Henchmen, Hirelings, and Followers

The usefulness and utility of NPC staff
Mar 14, 202319:25
Episode 16: Good Guys, Bad Guys, Good Writing, Bad Writing

Episode 16: Good Guys, Bad Guys, Good Writing, Bad Writing

My most controversial episode ever! Designated villains in fake worlds and real-world morality.
Mar 09, 202325:11
Episode 15: Maintaining Campaign Tone

Episode 15: Maintaining Campaign Tone

Ever wonder if your grim campaign is too lighthearted or your humor campaign too grim? Listen to me wonder, too!
Mar 07, 202318:32
Episode 14: XP for Gold

Episode 14: XP for Gold

A short talk about the flexibility of using gold for XP
Feb 24, 202310:03
Episode 13: By This Axe!

Episode 13: By This Axe!

Alexander Macris discusses his project By This Axe. Note that the first 30 seconds was trimmed for corrupted files!

His kickstarter current stretch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/autarch/by-this-axe-the-cyclopedia-of-dwarven-civilization/posts/3561237

My blog: https://harbingergames.blogspot.com/

Jul 19, 202215:13
Episode 12: Patience and Practice

Episode 12: Patience and Practice

There are no cheat codes for excellence
Jul 07, 202216:49
Episode 11: AD&D 1e, Release Dates, and RAW

Episode 11: AD&D 1e, Release Dates, and RAW

Where do you put the stake in the ground?
Jul 05, 202228:23
Episode Ten: Midsummer at Skull Mountain - a session report

Episode Ten: Midsummer at Skull Mountain - a session report

The 2022 Midsummer Sessions
Jun 30, 202215:06
Episode Nine: AD&D 1e Rule Zero and RAW

Episode Nine: AD&D 1e Rule Zero and RAW

Does using Rule Zero mean you aren’t playing by the book?
Jun 28, 202212:56
Episode Eight: Will Aliens Invade?!

Episode Eight: Will Aliens Invade?!

Session report for my Champions setting called the Atlantaverse
Jun 23, 202207:42
Episode Seven: Game mechanics and world building

Episode Seven: Game mechanics and world building

Does world building depend upon game mechanics?
Jun 22, 202218:35
Episode Six: Boot Hill

Episode Six: Boot Hill

I session report summary of three weeks of Boot Hill
Jun 07, 202207:52
Episode Five: A Visit from Alexander Macris

Episode Five: A Visit from Alexander Macris

May 10, 202233:21
Episode Four: The Battle of Wyvern Keep

Episode Four: The Battle of Wyvern Keep

A session report from Seaward, my 42 year old AD&D 1e campaign.


Blog: http://harbingergames.blogspot.com


Apr 29, 202217:19
Episode Three: The Fall of Skychief

Episode Three: The Fall of Skychief

  This episode is a brief session report fo the Chamions RPG campaign the Atlantaverse. It also has an exciting announcement!

Apr 22, 202209:37
Episode Two: Multiple Characters per Player

Episode Two: Multiple Characters per Player

I speak with Jack about the usefulness and impact of multiple characters per player.

Apr 14, 202223:33
Episode One: Giant Robot Attacks Cleveland

Episode One: Giant Robot Attacks Cleveland

Today I give a session report on the Atlantaverse: Cleveland. I also mention details of my new book Atlantaverse: Gaming in the Psychotronic Workd.
Apr 10, 202209:27
Quick Intro to Lore by Rick

Quick Intro to Lore by Rick

Just a brief introduction to tell you about me and the podcast!

Apr 08, 202200:52