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Spikepit

By Colin Green

A simple podcast where I ponder my day to day gaming experiences, sharing thoughts and ideas with a view to engaging and entertaining listeners. Become a Patron!
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347 Five Favourite DM Tips to win DnD!!!

SpikepitJan 03, 2021

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18:27
State of Play
Feb 29, 202431:02
12 Curse of Strand (R)
Feb 17, 202434:03
11 Curse of Strahd (R)
Feb 15, 202427:36
10 Curse of Strahd (R)

10 Curse of Strahd (R)

We join our heroes as they head toward the Wizards of Wine Winery (www.www.com) and things hot up. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy.(Originally published Feb 2022)
Feb 14, 202433:09
09 Curse of Strahd (R) (COVID edition)

09 Curse of Strahd (R) (COVID edition)

We join our heroes as they meet some mysterious refugees fleeing persecution. Sorry no intro for this COVID edition. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)
Feb 13, 202432:06
08 Curse of Strahd (R)

08 Curse of Strahd (R)

Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist) for his encouragement, aslo DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)
Feb 12, 202432:34
07 Curse of Strahd (R)

07 Curse of Strahd (R)

Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy (Originally published Feb 2022)
Feb 11, 202436:27
06 Curse of Strahd (R)

06 Curse of Strahd (R)

The plot thickens as our heroes discover more about Strahd's creepy realm. Big thanks to the Mysterious Cody M for his vote of confidence, and as always DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)
Feb 09, 202430:20
05 Curse of Strahd (R)

05 Curse of Strahd (R)

Something creepy going on in Barovia, surely not!
Feb 06, 202431:58
04 Curse of Strahd (R)

04 Curse of Strahd (R)

In this concluding installment, we join our intrepid adventurers as they stand outside the undertakers answering questions from a diligent member of the town watch. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED,the Young Fella and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Originally published 11th Jan 2022. Theme music, written and performed by Frank Clark, is used with his express permission.
Feb 05, 202431:50
03 Curse of Strahd (R)

03 Curse of Strahd (R)

Originally published 11th Jan 2022. We join our intrepid heroes as they head to investigate what's afoot at the undertakers.
Feb 02, 202426:23
02 Curse of Strahd (R)

02 Curse of Strahd (R)

The adventure continues with some "Curse of Strahd" DnD home game action. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and "The Boy".
Feb 01, 202436:51
01 Curse of Strahd (R)

01 Curse of Strahd (R)

Picking up on some "Curse of Strahd" DnD home game action. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and "The Boy".
Jan 31, 202434:58
State of Play
Jan 25, 202438:29
State of Play
Dec 09, 202333:38
State of Play
Nov 08, 202330:40
OSR October

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.



Oct 13, 202329:06
State of Play
Sep 26, 202330:19
State of Play
Aug 24, 202325:29
State of Play
Aug 07, 202319:04
State of Play

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

Jul 03, 202333:08
State of Play

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

Jun 01, 202322:13
State of Play
May 16, 202325:57
Starfrontiers - A classic review
May 08, 202309:46
State of Play
Apr 29, 202323:12
Progression, Regression & Long Term Play (R)
Apr 16, 202317:43
A lot to upack (R)

A lot to upack (R)

341 A lot to upack... Originally aired 12/11/20Grappling with the topic of replay value and mashing up ideas.
Apr 15, 202322:43
State of Play
Apr 13, 202319:44
Are experience points rubbish? (R)

Are experience points rubbish? (R)

339 Are experience points rubbish? Originally aired 12/11/20. Long term RPG play and progression. Awesome contributions from John Large (Red Dice Diaries) and Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)
Apr 12, 202318:14
Fuelling Your Imagination (R)

Fuelling Your Imagination (R)

338 Fuelling Your Imagination. So maybe DnD is boring? Awesome call ins from John Large (Red Dice Diaries), Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)
Apr 11, 202317:18
DnD 5E is boring!!! (R)
Apr 10, 202314:27
Spikepit 500

Spikepit 500

A tribute to all those folk who called in contributions... carrying Spikepit through the last 100 episodes.
Apr 08, 202338:42
499 Mission Accomplished
Apr 07, 202321:60
Fear your game? (R)
Apr 06, 202323:60
Spikepit 300 (R)

Spikepit 300 (R)

300 with Jason Connerley, originally aired 19th August, 2020. Three hundred episodes in. To mark the occasion Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety cast has joined me for a chat about the 2006 film "300" and how it might inspire ideas in our RPG's.
Apr 05, 202334:50
Spikepit 200 (R)
Apr 04, 202311:47
Spikepit 100 (R)

Spikepit 100 (R)

100 Century of Spikepit - The Everybody Medley - featuring everybody who called in. Originally aired February 8th 2019. Big thanks to 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.
Apr 03, 202328:41
Urban Memory Crawl (R)
Apr 02, 202320:06
Friends Old & New

Friends Old & New

Big thanks to Pink Phantom, Aron Clark and JRR Tolkien for the inspiration.
Apr 01, 202317:44
Deeper Games? (R)

Deeper Games? (R)

Originally published as 349 December 2020. Is the long game a deep game?
Great call ins from Andy Goodman (Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Grizzly Peaks Radio) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
Mar 31, 202316:32
Spikepit Schooled Again (R)
Mar 29, 202317:11
How do you compare to a goldfish? (R)
Mar 28, 202313:26
LEGO BrikWars (R)
Mar 27, 202311:43
Wargaming and RPG's (R)
Mar 26, 202320:34
Monster Madness

Monster Madness

Monster rabbit hole, Spencer calls in, Temple of the Monkey God, Paul Bonner illustrations. Thanks for listening.
Mar 23, 202327:15
Looking Ahead & Behind

Looking Ahead & Behind

Organising my gaming and finally answering some calls.
Mar 16, 202316:21
Gaming Roundup

Gaming Roundup

A rambling roundup of my recent gaming experiences.
Mar 09, 202336:06
494 A Week in Gaming

494 A Week in Gaming

Talking about my engagement with the hobby. Two player boardgames, recent wargaming and experiences running ICRPG.
Feb 16, 202321:37
493 Boardgame Bonanza

493 Boardgame Bonanza

Thoughts around some of the games that I have been enjoying of late.
Feb 02, 202316:42
ICRPG Hard Suit

ICRPG Hard Suit

Some early impressions of 'Hard Suit' from Runehammer
Jan 26, 202318:07