Spikepit
By Colin Green
SpikepitOct 28, 2022
State of Play - Favourite Mechanisms
The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. (WARNING - listeners of a sensitive disposition may find all the talk of dice pool based games disturbing - owing to a complete lack of D20 roll high task resolution)
Awesome called in contributions from Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Anthony aka "Gunslinger" (Casting Shadows) and the other Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Mutant Year Zero - Thief in the Basement
Want to hear me trying out Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha for the first time? This is the episode for you. Big thanks to my boy for happily joining in.
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
State of Play
The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation and reflection in relation to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby - in particular Reboot.Execute, D&D Curse of Strahd and Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha.
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
01 Spikey Shorts - Mechanisms
An experimental conversation starter on the subject of smooth and snappy game mechanisms. Join in folks, I'd love to hear what you have to say.
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
State of Play
The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby.
Awesome called in contributions from Graham aka First Age (Gaming from the First Age), Rob aka Menion (Confessions of a Wee Timorous Bushi), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting)
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
12 Curse of Strand (R)
11 Curse of Strahd (R)
10 Curse of Strahd (R)
09 Curse of Strahd (R) (COVID edition)
08 Curse of Strahd (R)
07 Curse of Strahd (R)
06 Curse of Strahd (R)
05 Curse of Strahd (R)
04 Curse of Strahd (R)
03 Curse of Strahd (R)
02 Curse of Strahd (R)
01 Curse of Strahd (R)
State of Play
Heart warming moments to drive out the Winter chill. A big thanks to Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Michael (Mirke the Meek), BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Aron (Holmes and Clarke) for their assistance in making this episode possible. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
State of Play
The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby.
Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Joe Richter (Hindsightless) and Joe Salvador (Raven God Games).
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
State of Play
The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby.
Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) .
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
OSR October
The perfect excuse to dust off my old TJ Drenon/Logan Howard theme song, ramble through JV West's GOZR role-playing game and respond to some well timed call in's from old friends. Please enjoy.
State of Play
Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent experience of running and playing tabletop games (ICRPG) and more. Big thanks to Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Rich Fraiser (Cockatrice Nuggets) for their called in contributions. Music for the show is written and performed by Frank Clark and I use it with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit
State of Play
Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent struggles whilst running and playing games (Forbidden Lands, ICRPG), the choice between reading fact or fiction - which is more valuable, and more. Big thanks to Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents) for their called in contributions. Music for the show is written and performed by Frank Clark and I use it with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit
State of Play
Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics including School DnD Club, Forbidden Lands, Dragonbane, Pirate Borg and RPG a Day Month. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit
State of Play
Discussion related to a range of RPG topics including School DnD Club, ICRPG and Forbidden Lands. Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) and Joe Richter (Hindsightless). If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
State of Play
In this episode I happily respond to call ins from my buddy Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents) and ponder our historical influences, online games, and collaborative design. Games mentioned include CoC, Warhammer Fantasy and ICRPG. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com Please consider joining my amazing supporters "the Pit Crew" at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast Theme music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Volca Bass transitions created by C. Green
State of Play
Starfrontiers - A classic review
State of Play
Progression, Regression & Long Term Play (R)
A lot to upack (R)
State of Play
Are experience points rubbish? (R)
Fuelling Your Imagination (R)
DnD 5E is boring!!! (R)
Spikepit 500
499 Mission Accomplished
Fear your game? (R)
Spikepit 300 (R)
Spikepit 200 (R)
Spikepit 100 (R)
Urban Memory Crawl (R)
Friends Old & New
Deeper Games? (R)
Great call ins from Andy Goodman (Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Grizzly Peaks Radio) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)