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The Odd Duk

The Odd Duk

By Barry Payne

This podcast is for those that do not have a specific niche in gaming like me. I play 5e and the Cypher System as well as superhero rpgs, solo journaling rpgs, and a lot more. I create material for games like this on my website. I also enjoy old-school football board games, spreadsheets, and Dice Throne.

I hope you enjoy exploring with me on my podcast.

My Website: sycarion.com
Mastodon: @sycarion@dice.camp
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Episode 3: M20, Race Building, and 3 Ways to Enjoy TTRPGs

The Odd DukApr 07, 2019

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Odd Duk 17: On Dicemaking and Future Projects
Apr 02, 202214:01
Old School D&D, Dice Throne, and Spring Football.

Old School D&D, Dice Throne, and Spring Football.

In this episode, I talk about last season's podcasts, my high school D&D group, my upcoming Dice Throne group, and creating a solo football boardgame.
Jun 09, 202118:32
Episode 16: A Review of The Elemental Spellbook by Jacob S. Kellogg
Oct 02, 201918:25
Episode 15: Where have you been?

Episode 15: Where have you been?

Updates on the 3d20FASERIP project as well as announcements about new things coming soon.
Sep 29, 201904:24
Episode 14: Martian Dreams

Episode 14: Martian Dreams

@guihermedenovo mentioned that he would love to see a setting based on the world of Ultima 2: Martian Dreams. Here's what that would look like in Microlite20.
May 18, 201922:02
Episode 13: Adventures in LinkedIn and Three Projects for 2019

Episode 13: Adventures in LinkedIn and Three Projects for 2019

In this episodes I talk more about the referee's section of 3d20FASERIP and two other projects I am working on for this year.
May 18, 201923:40
Episode 12: More about 3d20 FASERIP

Episode 12: More about 3d20 FASERIP

In this episode, I start with responses to friends. After that, move into game mechanics and worldbuilding for the implied setting.
May 05, 201931:00
Episode 11: The Superhero Project

Episode 11: The Superhero Project

Based on a previous Paper Bullet, I talk about using the 4C toolkit to make a game that uses dice instead of a universal table. I talk about that mechanic and 'karma' system.
May 02, 201921:52
Episode 9: Twitter, Martial Arts, ASL, and a few call-ins.

Episode 9: Twitter, Martial Arts, ASL, and a few call-ins.

In this episode, I talk about two inspirations from Twitter as well as respond to a few messages from friends.
Apr 28, 201921:55
Episode 8: Paper Bullets - Creative ways to use spells.

Episode 8: Paper Bullets - Creative ways to use spells.

In the this installment of Paper Bullets, I talk about a cipher to create unusual spells and non D&D grimoires that can change the feel of your game.
Apr 26, 201915:41
Episode 7: The Elemental Planes

Episode 7: The Elemental Planes

Episode 7 features Elemental Planes (or the lack thereof), a message from a friend, shoutouts to other Anchorites, and a music project.
Apr 25, 201916:37
Episode 6: Paper Bullets, Now With Twice the Ammo

Episode 6: Paper Bullets, Now With Twice the Ammo

The second installment of Paper Bullets. This time two notes are featured that cover WW2, Revolutionary War supers, and the versatile M20 system.
Apr 23, 201912:02
Episode 5: A Brief Look at Magic Items

Episode 5: A Brief Look at Magic Items

This episode looks at magic items that go beyond weapons with a +1 or +2 to hit. Are cyphers a good fit? What is the deal with magical slings?
Apr 14, 201912:21
Episode 4: First Paper Bullets Segment

Episode 4: First Paper Bullets Segment

Still paying down my idea debt with a superhero note. We also hear from some listeners. Let me know if the ideas on this episode make it to your table.
Apr 13, 201921:34
Episode 3: M20, Race Building, and 3 Ways to Enjoy TTRPGs

Episode 3: M20, Race Building, and 3 Ways to Enjoy TTRPGs

Shoutout from Matt Random and less rambling about M20 as a tool for worldbuilding.
Apr 07, 201914:12
Episode 2: New Friends and TBH

Episode 2: New Friends and TBH

I meet some new friends and talk about The Black Hack.
Apr 06, 201919:35
Episode 1: Fun Things

Episode 1: Fun Things

Finally stopped overthinking and just finished it. I talk about recent podcasts from Chuck Thorin and Tim Shorts
Apr 02, 201909:54
April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

Apr 01, 201900:53