Into the Pit, contributions from Spencer Keep off the Borderlands, Larry Hamilton Follow Me and Die, Tim Shorts Gothridge Manor, John Large Red Dice Diaries.

In this anniversary episode discussion revolves around being a bad player, Arthurian legend and book recommendations. Contributions from the following: Jason Hobbs of Random Screed, Hobbs and Friends and Hex Talk podcasts. Arlen Walker of Live from Pellam's Wasteland podcast and newest patron joining the "Pit Crew" Vance A. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" performed by Logan 'Sword breaker' Howard. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy listening.

With thanks to Steve C for his Dice Roll Zine, produced & published by Hog Town Games, words and maps copyright 2019 Steven A. Cook. Contact: hogtowngamesosr@gmail.com. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy.

I talk about King Arthur - Legend of the Sword, as a source of inspiration. Also I respond to contributions from Joe Richter "Weal or Woe" podcast, Vance A, John Large "Red Dice Diaries" podcast and blog, Larry Haught. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy listening.

Inspiration by Gothridge Manor with contributions from Ivy the Happy Whisk. Thoughts on D&D Essentials and Modern Age from Green Ronin.

Contributions from the following: Jeremy Aka "Froth" of Thought Eater podcast and Blog, Arlen Walkerof Live from Pellam's Wasteland podcast, Rob C of Down in a Heap podcast, John Large of Red Dice Diaries podcast, Spencer of Keep off the Borderlands podcast and Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere podcast. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" performed by Logan 'Sword breaker'Howard. If you have any questions comments or concerns please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy listening.

Great contributions from Jeremy of the Thought Eater podcast and blog, Arlen Walker Live from Pellam's Wasteland podcast and Lieren from Updates from the Middle of Nowhere podcast. Random monster by Pete Jones the voice behind the Dragons are Real podcast. Please enjoy. spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

Being a better player. Contributions from, Ivy the Happy Whisk, Logan Sword Breaker Howard, Froth the Thought Eater , Spencer aka Free Thrall, Evil Jeff of Minions and Musings and James Richards. Please enjoy listening.

Contributions from: Ivy the Happy Whisk, Frank Turfler of Frank T's Liner Notes, regular caller Larry Haught of the Spikepit Pit Crew, Darren Green aka RFED, Che Webster Roleplay Rescue and my Canadian buddy Shane Ward voice of Gilligan's Isle of ADD. Please enjoy. Call in or email comments to spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

Starting discussion about player quality. Why do I spend so much time and effort trying to improve as a GM? What changes should I make to improve my games? Contributions from Frank T, Spencer G and Lieren. Please enjoy listening. spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

A weekend of great gaming survived, I discuss the experience. Following that I answer some great call ins on the theme of gaming with youngsters. Thanks to Joe Richter, Ivy Shorts, James Done, Shane Ward and Jim Yoder for their call in contributions. Please enjoy listening.

Talk about random tables, gardens in RPG's and Games on Demand at UKGE Thanks to contributors, John Large - Red Dice Diaries, Cody Mazza - No Save for You, Jeff Collyer - Tome of All Dooms and Logan 'Swordbreaker' Howard.

Gardening chat. Big thanks to all the caller's. Please enjoy.

Talking with Sonny about our recent gaming experiences. Great contributions from Dave Aldridge of D Percentile Podcast. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan"Sword Breaker"Howard. Please enjoy.

Response to Judd's call in.

My BFRPG Season One draws to a close and I discuss my future plans for my ongoing Western Lands Campaign. Thanks to the following contributors, Free Thrall from Keep off the Borderlands, and Jeffery Collyer from Tome of All Dooms

Why not think of others sometimes? Let's consider giving people a chance to put things right.

Recap of my day at the UKGE and talk relating to the Black Hack 2. Big thanks to everyone who called in. Please enjoy.

All the call ins from the gang, character generation, gaming with kids, overwhelming 5e modules, new Anchorites and all that good stuff. Please enjoy.

Call ins and replies in relation to gardening

RFED and a UK Games Expo reminder. First time callers James Done, Dave Aldridge and Three Thrall. Anchorite new wave. Please enjoy

Discussion around character generation and my recent experiences whilst gaming with my kids. Contributions from the legendary Thought Eater, Froth and Rich"Cockatrice"Fraser discussing 5E character generation options. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" thanks to Logan Howard. Please enjoy.

Big response from listeners. Thanks to Tim, Ivy, Larry, Joe and Arlen for all the kind words and call in contributions. Please enjoy.

RFED talks about Above and Below in relation to RPG'S. Please enjoy. spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

Discussion around a question from 'ol Man Grognard and Jim Yoder calls in with "Tom the Troll" impersonation. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan"Sword Breaker" Howard. Please feel free to call in on Anchor or contact me at spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

Thanks to Lieren for the inspirational call ins. Please enjoy. spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

Answering Winston's call in. Subjects include, 5e, BFRPG, Awarding experience and dice. Thanks for listening.

General RPG chat with call ins from Tim of Gothridge Manor, Mark of The Yawning Owlbear, Jeremy 'Frothsof' Smith of Thought Eater and Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere. 'Crazy Spikepit Theme' by Logan 'Sword Breaker' Howard. Thanks for listening.

It's a secret!

Talking Gamer Health, Robin Hood, BFRPG and 5e Star Wars. Contributions from Cody, Tim, Ivy, Shane and Che. Thanks for listening

Feedback from previous episodes B/X thieves, downtime rules and campaign timeline. Contributions from the following, Tim Shorts, Cody M, Ray Otus, Joe Richter, Shane Ward, Aron Clark and J E Shields. 'Crazy Spikepit Theme' by Logan 'Swordbreaker' Howard. Please enjoy.

Call in replies and questions answered. Thanks to Ivy, Tim, Evil Jeff, James Jim, and Vance for their awesome contributions. Please enjoy

In this episode with a bunch of call ins and questions. Contributions from Yawning Owlbear, Free Thrall, Larry Haught, Happy Whisk and Gothridge Manor. Topics include, new podcasts, escape room abuse, games I want to play, moving time in campaign, food, Robin of Sherwood and regrets. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan 'Swordbreaker' Howard.

Further discussion in relation to character advancement, rewarding players and using average damage. I ponder the idea of less being more and what this may mean in role playing games. Great call ins from, Eric Salzwedel, Cody Mazza, Evil Jeff, Steve C and Ivy Shorts. Please enjoy.

Feedback on the average hp and damage episode from Logan Howard, Ray Otus and Eric Salzwedel. Discussion in relation to making experience awards, call ins from Jason Hobbs, Evil Jeff, Aron Clarke, Shane Ward and Tuffer

In this episode my Brother RFED talks about this popular boardgame, from Plaid Hat. He gives an overview of the game and presents his thoughts on how you could you it as a resource for your role playing game.

Discussing the use of average versus random hit point generation in your RPG. Call ins from, Logan Howard, Jason Hobbs, Frank Turfler, Aron Clark, Evil Jeff and Pete Jones. Closing with "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan"Swordbreaker"Howard thanks for listening.

I talk DnD with Frank Turfler of "Frank T's Liner Notes"

Continuing discussion comparing the latest edition of Dungeons and Dragons with older editions. Call ins from Jason Hobbs, RFED, Larry Hamilton and Joe Richter. Please Enjoy.

Episode inspired by Logan Howard's challenge, name your top three monsters. Call ins from, Matt Jackson, Logan Howard, Gothridge Manor and RFED. Enjoy listening.

An unscheduled outside of the box episode. Come one come all.

Codi Mazza, Ray Otus and Joe Salvador continue the Dnd chat with 'ol Spikepit, I question session 0 and also quote Ghandi. Honest...not.

Joe keeping it real! By Tom and friends.

Ongoing DnD chat witn great call ins. Rich Fraser - 5e monster manual , Aonghais - Plot Points Podcast episode 98 and DMG1e and Che Webster - 5e samey characters and dull for GM. Enjoy

Continuing the 5e discussion from Royal Ashdown Forest, with call ins from, Logan Howard, Matt Jackson, Aonghais and James Richards. Many thanks.

What's up With 5e Dungeons and Dragons? Discussion continues with call ins from Shane Ward, Aron Clark, and Froth. In addition I ask about Milestone Experience, average hit points and damage vs. random determination. Enjoy

On going 5E discussion we hear from those who are not impressed. Matt Jackson, Rob C and Joe Richter. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show please consider taking a look at the "Spikepit" Patreon.

Ongoing 5e discussion. Thank you to the following listeners for their excellent call ins. Froth, Joe Richter and RFED on 5e. Joe Salvador, Commands and Colors war games. Matt Random, guys getting together with friends. Happy Whisk on Patreon. Thanks for listening.

More 5e chat, and the DMG. Opening with Logan Howard's "Crazy Spikepit Theme". Call ins, Rich Fraser, Ray Otus, RFED and Vance. I reflect on taking time to talk with your gamer buddies

Discussing 5th Edition DnD and my recent re-reads. Call in from Froth of Thoughteater, regarding map episodes. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan Howard. Thanks for listening.

Replying to Call ins from Wayne Peacock, Larry Hamilton, RFED, Che Webster. What am I upto and Patreon update. Shout out for Gavin Norman's Winter's Daughter. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" Logan Howard. Thanks for listening.

Continuing the discussion of hex vs. grid the great map debate. Call ins from Matt Jackson,Vance A, RFED, Winston Crutchfield and Froth. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan"Swordbreaker"Howard.

Why do we use hexes? A discussion. Call ins from Cody M, Froth, Che Webster. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan"Swordbreaker"Howard. Cheers

BFRPG Western Lands post session chat with Sonny. Announcement of my "Spikepit" Patreon launch, with shout out to my first Patron, Frank Turfler.

Continuing discussion in relation to Basic Fantasy RPG Westernlands Campaign. Call in from Jason Hobbs. Shout out to John Large and Matt Jackson. Thanks to Logan "Swordbreaker" Howard for his "Crazy Spikepit Theme"

Discussion relating to, Tomb of the Serpent Kings, Basic Fantasy experiment, Guilds of Ravnica Glorantha, Mythras, d100 systems and categories for game design. Call ins from Larry Hamilton, Jason Hobbs, Joe the Lawyer, Che Webster, Tim Shorts. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan"Swordbreaker" Howard.

Talking about my experience of running Tomb of the Serpent Kings with Basic Fantasy RPG Call ins from Aron C and RFED.

Discussing recent experience of 'The Black Hack 2' and response to related call ins, from Happy Whisk, Matt Jackson and Vance An. I also talk about what I'm upto in relation to other systems and my initial impressions of some adventures by Frog Gods and Troll Lord Games. Thanks to Logan Howard of Swordbreaker for the 'Crazy Spikepit Theme'.

Following on from previous episode I reflect on how the 'Lazy DM' method worked in session 4 of my BFRPG Western Lands Campaign. I also discuss some player feedback and content for future episodes. Thanks to Logan Howard 'Swordbreaker' for the closing theme.

Intro tune by Logan Howard 'Swordbreaker', call ins relating to last episode from Rob C 'Down in a Heap', Tim Shorts 'Gothridge Manor'. Playing the Black Hack vall in from Vance A. I discuss my pre game prep and the influence of Sly Flourish's Return of the Lazy DM. Close with shout out for Glynn Seal's 'Great Lunden ' Kickstarter and 'Red Dice Diaries'. Enjoy.

Basic?...call ins from Frank Turfler, Jason Hobbs and Che Webster. I ponder the popularity of the 'Basic' game and talk about my ongoing Western Lands Campaign, session zero and Alignment.

I talk mostly about prep and running BFRPG Western Lands, also Joe Salvador's Eldritch Tales . Call ins from Happy Whisk, Tim Shorts, Joe Salvador, Winston Crutchfield, Larry Haught, and Jason Hobbs. Many Thanks

Call ins from, Tom T'internet Troll, Ivy the Happy Whisk, Vance A, Aron C and RFED. I also discuss my birthday celebration strategy.

Opening with DM Dad. On the road chat about gaming with my daughter Daisy May.

A look at Gavin Norman's reworked and clarified B/X core rules. Formerly the B/X Essentials line of books, Old School Essentials Retro Adventure Game is the new identity of this project going forward. In this episode I talk about what's in the book and express some of my thoughts and opinions.

Jason proposes, and the Basic Fantasy and RPG Chat continues. Call ins from, Jason Hobbs, RFED, Joe Ricther, Joe Salvador, Che Webster, also 'Happy Manor' Ivy and Tim Shorts

School Run debrief with Luca, Session 1 Western Lands Basic Fantasy Campaign

Call ins from Jason Hobbs, Tim Shorts, Larry Haught, and Shane Ward. Mostly I talk about my preparation for my new campaign and Sonny talks about his thoughts in relation to Basic Fantasy RPG.

Great call in contributions from RFED, Shane Ward, Larry Haught, Happy Whisk and Aron C. I talk about my thoughts on starting a campaign using Chris Gonnermans super accessible 'Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game'

Thanks to the all the folks who contribute to 'Spikepit' be it shout out, emoji, friendly comment, follow or forward on social media, call in or simply just listens. I couldn't do it without you all. My biggest thanks however goes to Jason Hobbs for getting me started and continuing to support the show.

Fellow podcasters kindly call in and add to the ongoing discussion, historical references, 'Spikepit and Son', regrets and memories, playacting and 'episode 100'. We hear from fellow podcasters, Ray Otus, Matt Jackson, Aron C, Jason Hobbs, and Che Webster.

Young Sonny is back by popular demand.  A light hearted episode to remind us of what it's like to be young or new to the RPG hobby.  Spikepit and son try out the wrestling rules, just for the sake of it.  A short actual play recording, part of my D&D Companion Series.

Historical inspiration in RPG'S. Timekeeping in medieval London. Call ins from Ray Otus (Plundergrounds), first time caller, Vance and Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue).

An introduction to a 3 or 4 part look at the Mentzer Companion Rules for Dungeons and Dragons. With call ins from RFED, Larry Haught, Ray Otus 'Plundergrounds' and Tim Shorts ' Gothridge Manor'

My reflections on facing up to regret, and getting important things done.

Inspiration from history.

Call in responses, Aonghais, Joe, Aron and RFED, Dnd Basic, BECMI Companion call in request, Gamer Health, Roll 20 online gaming. My thoughts on creating d66 tables for There and Back Again RPG. Shout out for Che Webster, 'Roleplay Rescue' podcast.

SOS from HMS Spikepit

Starting with replies to call ins and encouragement from the community, Cody M, Matt Jackson, Winston Crutchfield, Aron C. I move on to talk about my changing circumstances and the fact that my gaming has really taken off recently.

Call ins and comments from the gaming community. Comparing and contrasting our thoughts about Moldvay and Mentzer visions of Dungeons and Dragons.

Replies to call ins from, Matt Jackson, Tim Shorts, Shane Ward. I also talk about some of the great podcasts the OSR Anchorites have been putting out recently.

A heads up and brief walkthrough Equipment Emporium, a supplement for Basic Fantasy. It's something I plan to bring to my DnD game and it's FREE! www.basicfantasy.org

Part 2 of the conversation between Frank Turfler, of Frank T's Liner Notes, and myself. Where we discuss the topic, Fantasy Adventure Game or Role Playing Game?

B/X open table and Kalmatta call ins, Jason Hobbs, Joe the Lawyer, Logan Howard and Cody Mazza. 5e Monster Card Episode Feedback, RFED and Shane Ward, Basilisk confusion cleared up by Ray Otus. Mentzer vs. Moldvay - lets compare Basic Rules.

I catch up with responses to some great call ins, talk about online games I'm involved in and my ideas for safe zones in open table games.

In this episode I sit with my youngest son and we checkout our new Dungeons and Dragons 5E Monster Cards, and discuss our initial impressions.  I hope that listeners enjoy this light hearted episode, a reminder of how exciting it is to get new stuff when you're a kid.

Chat with Frank Turfler, listen to part 2 on the excellent Frank T's Liner Notes

076 Feedback, Listener call in episode

Spikepit and RFED discuss their early experience and influences, boardgames in particular. Highlights include, Talisman, Dr Who, Heroquest and Space Hulk

An Anchor appeal for information relating to Jason Hobbs' Kalmatta and direction of future Spikepit episodes

060 SpikeGrounds

Episode 57 'Hogwarts' game chat and actual play

Latest episode of Spikepit wherein I read excerpts from Wormskin 1, and talk about the Dolmenwood setting found within its pages. Many thanks to Gavin Norman for his permission to record this episode.

Knave rules walkthrough Episode 45

Source the table episode. Keeping things simple, inclusivity, jargon and pointless confusing pigeonholes

River call in responses, anxiety thoughts, random character generation.

A "source the table" episode where I appeal to listeners to call in with thoughts and ideas related to running river related game sessions. Inspired by my recent visit to the Wye Valley.

Call ins and feedback, family gaming, my setting plans, Midderlands Expanded Errata, Mud and Blood, Warhammer rpg 4e, hats off to Red Dice Diaries.

Post Ennie, Anchor experiments, gaming with kids, more maps

Listener feedback on maps in RPGs. I talk about sources of inspiration beyond gaming, and offer best wishes to Ennie nominees.

Talk about my love of maps, trends in map styles, folks who making maps. Call ins about why we play rpg's.

Why we play role playing games, listener call ins. Plus infravision comments continued.

Why Roleplaying Games

Where I continue to talk about seeing in the dark, whilst getting people's name's wrong.

Feedback and talk on infravision

Sounding off, feeling better. Thoughts from the heart, overdue.

Yay Glen

Thoughts around creativity and inspiration. Also more nostalgia and call ins.

Where I talk about nostalgia, Mary Poppins, d6 Star Wars and recording on Anchor

Badly compiled messages, but now I know how that works. My apologies to the listener.

Colin introduces himself briefly and outlines the direction for Spikepit