SKALD Against The Black Priory Alpha Demo Gameplay - RPG / CRPG Shane Plays 2019-12-07 | SKALD: Against the Black Priory is an upcoming dark fantasy turn-based RPG, featuring modern design combined with a classic 8-bit look and feel. It’s set in a dark and gritty fantasy universe, full of tragic heroes, violent deaths and eldritch horror from developer Scape-IT. The game is in development with a release date of summer 2020. It will release for Windows and Mac first and then handheld devices down the line. This video shows elements and gameplay from the Alpha demo, which is not the finished game. skaldrpg.com Indiegogo InDemand: indiegogo.com/projects/skald-against-the-black-priory#
RPG & Gaming Scholar Jon Peterson - Episode 279 - 9/27/2024 Shane Plays 2024-09-27 | RPG and tabletop gaming historian Jon Peterson returns for a fantastic conversation on D&D and RPG history, and his related current books and projects. A new edition of Playing at the World and Dungeons & Dragons - the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977 are on the shelves. D&D 4E has its hardcore fans. Jon has a seriously impressive collection of documents related to RPG history. Jon’s first on-screen RPG game, ever. Does the role of the Caller in D&D get an unfair reputation (and what exactly does the Caller do)? DNA from non-RPGs like Outdoor Survival made it into early D&D. Be careful of the question “what is a role-playing game”, the debate can sideswipe an entire conversation. Plus much more.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #279 - 9/27/2024Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTESPrevious Shane Plays Geek Talk episode with Jon: D&D History – Game Wizards: The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons with Jon Peterson – Episode 250 – 11-9-2021shaneplays.com/dnd-history-game-wizards-the-epic-battle-for-dungeons-and-dragons-jon-peterson Playing at the World, 2E, Volume 1: The Invention of Dungeons & Dragons (Game Histories)amazon.com/Playing-World-2E-Invention-Histories/dp/0262548771 Playing at the World, 2E, Volume 2: Three Pillars of Role-Playing Games (Game Histories)amazon.com/Playing-World-2E-Invention-Histories/dp/0262548771 Dungeons & Dragons - the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Making-Original-1970-1977/dp/0786969857 Celebrating 50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons - Week #1 - OD&D with Jon Petersonyoutube.com/watch?v=mIzisBYQkyw ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
RPG Designer Merle M. Rasmussen - Episode 278 - 8/14/2024 Shane Plays 2024-08-15 | Merle M. Rasmussen, the man in the tux himself, joins to talk about the Top Secret RPG and his game design career. What was his first (mistaken) understanding of what D&D was? Memories of working at TSR. A no-nonsense discussion about the financials of his agreement with TSR for Top Secret. Financial lessons he has learned in his career. The perils of lead poisoning in making miniatures (and accidental improvised bombs). Jon Peterson’s Quagmire! D&D module article and Merle’s involvement in making it happen. Top Secret set multiple RPG precedents. What existing RPG was used for Top Secret’s firearms rules? The FBI visited TSR because of Top Secret’s playtest. You’re not just paranoid, the HackNoia RPG is coming. I Choose To RISE, Merle’s card game that helps teach about Black heroes. Merle’s wife Jackie has often been his writing partner and sounding board. Moments of fan feedback Merle has had that will get you right in the feels (including, I kid you not, being asked to bless a gamer’s ashes). Bad James Bond jokes. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #278 - 8/14/2024 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Merle M. Rasmussen on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merle_M._Rasmussen Merle M. Rasmussen on RPG Geek rpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/3875/merle-m-rasmussen Top Secret RPG on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Secret_(role-playing_game) Quagmire! The Making of a 1980s D&D Module by Jon Peterson medium.com/@increment/quagmire-the-making-of-a-1980s-d-d-module-c30e788ea5f2 Sqwurm Card Game boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12328/sqwurm Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute ppgjli.org/ Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Zombie Movies with Chris Holmes and Mike Stewart - Episode 277 - 7/22/2024 Shane Plays 2024-07-22 | Shane, Chris Holmes, and Mike Stewart aka DM Mike (Save for Half podcast, Found in the Ruins podcast) shamble relentlessly through over 40 zombie and zombie-ish flicks in their inhuman hunger for horror. Plus a brief detour into the best on-screen Joker and multiple bad zombie jokes. True or false: Marcel Marceau starred in a zombie flick. What is Shane’s most annoying zombie movie? What would you do if you were the last person on Earth and could do whatever you want? Shane offers a rare trigger warning. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #277 - 7/22/2024 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Found in the Ruins podcast saveforhalf.com (FITR releases on the SFH podcast feed) Found in the Ruins Facebook Group facebook.com/groups/1430189954589689 Return of the Ripper for DCC RPG with a cover by Jeff Dee and illustrations by Chris Holmes kickstarter.com/projects/michaeldavisphd/return-of-the-ripper-a-l1-horror-adventure-for-dcc-rpg Chris Holmes’s Zombie Movie List (if an entry is numbered, Chris recommends it. If it’s not numbered, he feels it’s worth discussing but doesn’t “rank” for his top 15) • Last Man on Earth USA 1964 Dir. Sidney Salkow Based on I Am Legend Richard Matheson Stars Vincent Price • Plague of the Zombies UK 1966 Dir. John Gilling Stars Andre Morell Hammer Film • 1. Night of the Living Dead USA 1968 Dir. George Romero Writ. John Russo Stars Duane Jones • Tombs of the Blind Dead Spain-Portugal 1972 Dir. And written Amado de Ossorio Stars are unimportant • 2. Omega Man USA 1971 Dir. Boris Sagal Based on I Am Legend Stars Charlton Heston, Rosalind Cash • Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things USA 1972 Dir. Bob Clark written and starring Bob Clark! • Shanks USA 1974 Dir. William Castle probably written by him too Stars Marcel Marceau! • 3. Dawn of the Dead USA 1978 Dir. And Writer George Romero Stars Ken Foree Stunts and makeup by Tom Savinni • Zombi 2 Italy 1979 Dir. Lucio Fulci Writ. Dardeo Sacchetti Released in U.S. as Zombie • Nightmare City Italy 1980 Dir.Umberto Lenzi Stars Hugo Stieglitz and many attractive women. Extremely silly. • 4. The Evil Dead 1981 USA Dir. Sam Rami also written by him Stars Bruce Campbell First in a great Trilogy • Dead and Buried 1981 USA Dir. Gary Sherman Writtten by Dan Obannon Stars James Farentino, Jack Albertson • 5. Re-Animator 1985 USA Dir. Stuart Gordon written by him and Brian Yuzna Stars Jeffry Combs, Barbara Crampton • 6. Return of the Living Dead 1985 USA Dir. Dan OBannon also written by him Stars James Karen, Clu Galagar, Linea Quigley, • Day of the Dead 1985 USA Dir. George Romero also written by him Stars Lori Cardille A great disappointment • Night of the Creeps 1986 USA Dir. Fred Dekkar also written by him Aliens create zombies • 7. Evil Dead 2 1987 USA Dir. Sam Rami also written by him Stars Bruce Campell More fun and no tree rape • Night of the Living Dead 1990 USA Tom Savini remake of original Stars Patricia Tallman • 8. Dead Alive (Brain Dead) 1992 N.Z. Dir. Peter Jackson Writ. S. Sinclair Stars Timothy Balme, Diana Penalver • Army of Darkness 1992 USA Dir. Sam Rami Written by Sam and Ivan Rami Stars Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz • 9. Cemetery Man 1994 Italy Dir. Michele Soavi Stars Rupert Everett, Franscois Lazaro, Anna Falchi • 10. Bio Zombi 1998 Hong Kong Dir. Wilson Yip Stars Jordan Chan Very funny. • 11. Stacy ( Attack of the School Girl Zombies) 2001 Japan Dir. Naoyuki Tomomatsu Possibly the weirdest • Shawn of the Dead 2004 England Dir. Steven Wright Stars Simon Pegg, Mark Frost • Dance of the Dead 2008 USA Dir. Greg Bishop Written Joe Ballarini D&D players die in this film • Dead Snow 2009 Norway Dir. Tommy Wirkola Stars Charlotte Frogner • 12. Wyrmwood (Road of the Dead) 2014 Australia Dir. Kiah Roache Turner Stars Bianca Bradey -Features car chases on the outback • Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse 2015 USA Dir. and written Christopher Landon Stars Tye Sheridan • 13. One Cut of the Dead (Zombie One Cut) 2017 Japan Shinichiro Ueda No spoilers please • 14. Little Monsters 2019 Australia Dir. Abe Forsythe Stars Lupita Nyoung’o Heartwarming • 15. Night Eats the World 2018 France Dir. Dominique...
What D&D Monster is in the Surprise Box?? Shane Plays 2024-05-23 | What vinyl monster figure does Shane pull from this Dungeons & Dragons: 1st Edition Monster Mini Series Blind Box by Kidrobot??The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.
Comics & Comicsgate With Preston Poulter - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 276 - 4/29/2024 Shane Plays 2024-04-30 | Preston Poulter of Pocket Jacks Comics joins to talk comic books, the current status of his Comicsgate trademark lawsuit, and his reasons for pursuing it. Plus the economics and challenges of self-publishing comics, some tabletop RPG chat and we learn what a pocket jack is. Shane gets upstaged during the bad joke of the week.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #276 - 4/29/2024Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Pocket Jacks Comicspocketjackscomics.com Preston Poulter Trademarks Comicsgatebleedingcool.com/comics/preston-poulter-trademarks-comicsgate Timeline of Comicsgate Trademark Lawsuit: Common Sense Press Inc DBA Pocket Jacks Comics (Poulter) vs Sciver / Malpicattabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=92075375&pty=CAN&eno=42 The Standoff at Sparrow Creekimdb.com/title/tt5304996/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Comics & Comicsgate With Preston Poulter - Episode 276 - 4/29/2024 Shane Plays 2024-04-30 | Preston Poulter of Pocket Jacks Comics joins to talk comic books, the current status of his Comicsgate trademark lawsuit, and his reasons for pursuing it. Plus the economics and challenges of self-publishing comics, some tabletop RPG chat and we learn what a pocket jack is. Shane gets upstaged during the bad joke of the week. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #276 - 4/29/2024 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Pocket Jacks Comics pocketjackscomics.com/ Preston Poulter Trademarks Comicsgate bleedingcool.com/comics/preston-poulter-trademarks-comicsgate Timeline of Comicsgate Trademark Lawsuit: Common Sense Press Inc DBA Pocket Jacks Comics (Poulter) vs Sciver / Malpica ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=92075375&pty=CAN&eno=42 The Standoff at Sparrow Creek imdb.com/title/tt5304996/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
MASSIVE GEEKOUT With David Finn Of Signal Of Doom - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 275 - 3/29/2024 Shane Plays 2024-03-30 | Wide-ranging geekout with David Finn of Signal of Doom!! Lots of comic book and MCU chat (like, a lot). Pi Day. Doctor Who, old and new. Google Gemini vs. ChatGPT. Judge Dredd satirizes fascism but can tell multi-layered stories. Godzilla finally wins an Oscar. Godzilla as a metaphor. The essence of the Punisher. It’s been a while, but Shane rants a bit (and David loves it). The Krakoan X-Men scare Shane and David’s ready for the era to move on. Current Beast makes David pine for Dark Beast. Three Jokers?? The 80s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG and real-life urban ninja action. Shane’s defining Han Solo moments. David recommends Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre. A key to being an adult is being able to separate the creator from the creation in terms of enjoying entertainment. What D&D-related incident made a young Shane cry? Shane and David love the old-school CRPGs. The Asanti Series is a continuing series of fantasy books by David.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #275 - 3/29/2024Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Signal of Doom Podcastsignalofdoom.com Signal of Doom: Ed Greenwood Interviewpodbean.com/ew/dir-y7sfp-172b09fa Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness RPGen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_%26_Other_Strangeness ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Makes Franchise History With First Oscars Winhollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-minus-one-2024-oscars-win-1235848606 Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyreamazon.com/Dreamsnake-Vonda-N-McIntyre/dp/1504067460Circle of Eight Modding Community - The Temple of Elemental Evilco8.org/community The Asanti Series (David’s Books on Amazon)amazon.com/gp/product/B074CCVHS1?ref_=dbs_p_pwh_rwt_anx_b_lnk ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
MASSIVE GEEKOUT With David Finn Of Signal Of Doom - Episode 275 - 3/29/2024 Shane Plays 2024-03-29 | Wide-ranging geekout with David Finn of Signal of Doom!! Lots of comic book and MCU chat (like, a lot). Pi Day. Doctor Who, old and new. Google Gemini vs. ChatGPT. Judge Dredd satirizes fascism but can tell multi-layered stories. Godzilla finally wins an Oscar. Godzilla as a metaphor. The essence of the Punisher. It’s been a while, but Shane rants a bit (and David loves it). The Krakoan X-Men scare Shane and David’s ready for the era to move on. Current Beast makes David pine for Dark Beast. Three Jokers?? The 80s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG and real-life urban ninja action. Shane’s defining Han Solo moments. David recommends Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre. A key to being an adult is being able to separate the creator from the creation in terms of enjoying entertainment. What D&D-related incident made a young Shane cry? Shane and David love the old-school CRPGs. The Asanti Series is a continuing series of fantasy books by David. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #275 - 3/29/2024 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Signal of Doom Podcast signalofdoom.com/ Signal of Doom: Ed Greenwood Interview podbean.com/ew/dir-y7sfp-172b09fa Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness RPG en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_%26_Other_Strangeness ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Makes Franchise History With First Oscars Win hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-minus-one-2024-oscars-win-1235848606/ Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre amazon.com/Dreamsnake-Vonda-N-McIntyre/dp/1504067460 Circle of Eight Modding Community - The Temple of Elemental Evil co8.org/community/ The Asanti Series (David’s Books on Amazon) amazon.com/gp/product/B074CCVHS1?ref_=dbs_p_pwh_rwt_anx_b_lnk Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Greyhawk With Allan grodog Grohe - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 274 - 2/29/2024 Shane Plays 2024-03-01 | Despite what you might think from its famous box art, Greyhawk (the first D&D setting published by TSR) isn’t just knights and chivalry… so what is it then? Major Greyhawk fan Allan T. Grohe Jr. aka “grodog” joins to fill us in on all the setting’s fantastic details! Also: Greyhawk is a setting with plenty of room to homebrew within the established details. Why the name Greyhawk? Some discussion of the Greyhawk novels (Gary Gygax’s and others). The Moathouse vs. the Temple… which is remembered more fondly? Is Greyhawk “real” to Allan? Militant neutrality. Alignment and worldbuilding. Does Lawful Good have to be Lawful Stupid? Discovering The Hobbit.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #274 - 2/29/2024Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Why Greyhawk in 2023? - grodog's Thoughtsgrodog.blogspot.com/2023/01/why-greyhawk-in-2023.html “The Grey in the Hawk” by Nitescreedshaneplays.com/putting-the-grey-in-the-hawk-by-nitescreed-greyhawk Greyhawk on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk Circle of Eight Modding Community - The Temple of Elemental Evil Video Gameco8.org/community OSRIC & The OSR with Allan T. Grohe Jr. – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 264- 11/30/2022shaneplays.com/osric-osr-rpg-allan-grohe-podcast ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Greyhawk With Allan grodog Grohe - Episode 274 - 2/29/2024 Shane Plays 2024-03-01 | Despite what you might think from its famous box art, Greyhawk (the first D&D setting published by TSR) isn’t just knights and chivalry… so what is it then? Major Greyhawk fan Allan T. Grohe Jr. aka “grodog” joins to fill us in on all the setting’s fantastic details! Also: Greyhawk is a setting with plenty of room to homebrew within the established details. Why the name Greyhawk? Some discussion of the Greyhawk novels (Gary Gygax’s and others). The Moathouse vs. the Temple… which is remembered more fondly? Is Greyhawk “real” to Allan? Militant neutrality. Alignment and worldbuilding. Does Lawful Good have to be Lawful Stupid? Discovering The Hobbit. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #274 - 2/29/2024 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Why Greyhawk in 2023? - grodog's Thoughts grodog.blogspot.com/2023/01/why-greyhawk-in-2023.html “The Grey in the Hawk” by Nitescreed shaneplays.com/putting-the-grey-in-the-hawk-by-nitescreed-greyhawk/ Greyhawk on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk Circle of Eight Modding Community - The Temple of Elemental Evil Video Game co8.org/community/ OSRIC & The OSR with Allan T. Grohe Jr. – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 264- 11/30/2022 shaneplays.com/osric-osr-rpg-allan-grohe-podcast Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Strat-O-Matic Baseball with Champion Bill Meinhardt - Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 273 - 1/31/2024 Shane Plays 2024-02-01 | Strat-O-Matic Baseball might be one of the biggest games you’ve never heard of, and three-time champion William "Bill" Meinhardt joins to share his passion for playing it. How long has the game been around, and how many people play it? What’s the one mechanic Bill wishes was in this beloved game? Is there a link between Strat-O-Matic Baseball and Fantasy (Rotisserie) Baseball? Is there a link between Strat-O-Matic and tabletop roleplaying games? At its heart, what is the game of baseball? And for the really hard-hitting question, does Bill do the Chicken Dance??Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #273 - 1/31/2024Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Strat-O-Matic on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strat-O-Matic Strat-O-Matic Baseball Reviewboardgamequest.com/strat-o-matic-baseball-review Strat-O-Matic: Dungeons & Dragons For The Rotisserie Setlongislandweekly.com/strat-o-matic-dungeons-dragons-rotisserie-set Bill Meinhardt: World’s Largest Fantasy RPG Collection! – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 206 – 12/21/2019shaneplays.com/bill-meinhardt-fantasy-rpg-collection-podcast ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Strat-O-Matic Baseball with Champion Bill Meinhardt - Episode 273 - 1/31/2024 Shane Plays 2024-02-01 | Strat-O-Matic Baseball might be one of the biggest games you’ve never heard of, and three-time champion William “Bill” Meinhardt joins to share his passion for playing it. How long has the game been around, and how many people play it? What’s the one mechanic Bill wishes was in this beloved game? Is there a link between Strat-O-Matic Baseball and Fantasy (Rotisserie) Baseball? Is there a link between Strat-O-Matic and tabletop roleplaying games? At its heart, what is the game of baseball? And for the really hard-hitting question, does Bill do the Chicken Dance?? Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #273 - 1/31/2024 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Strat-O-Matic on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strat-O-Matic Strat-O-Matic Baseball Review boardgamequest.com/strat-o-matic-baseball-review/ Strat-O-Matic: Dungeons & Dragons For The Rotisserie Set longislandweekly.com/strat-o-matic-dungeons-dragons-rotisserie-set/ Bill Meinhardt: World’s Largest Fantasy RPG Collection! – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 206 – 12/21/2019 shaneplays.com/bill-meinhardt-fantasy-rpg-collection-podcast/ Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Star Fleet Battles with Bill Barsh - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 272 - 12/29/2023 Shane Plays 2023-12-29 | Star Fleet Battles is the Star Trek-based wargame that’s been in constant publication since 1979, leading to an expanded range of games and lore known as the Star Fleet Universe. SFB fan, expert, and contributor Bill Barsh of Pacesetter Games and Simulations joins to talk all about it and take us into the final frontier of wargames! Is SFB for wargamers, Trekkies, or both? Which SFB weapons do Shane and Bill most hate to be on the receiving end of? Speed is life. SSDs, phasers, and hellbores, oh my!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #272 - 12/29/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Star Fleet Battles on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fleet_Battles Star Fleet Battles at Amarillo Design Bureaustarfleetgames.com/starfleetbattles.shtml Pacesetter Games & Simulationspacesettergames.com ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Star Fleet Battles With Bill Barsh - Episode 272 - 12/29/2023 Shane Plays 2023-12-29 | Star Fleet Battles is the Star Trek-based wargame that’s been in constant publication since 1979, leading to an expanded range of games and lore known as the Star Fleet Universe. SFB fan, expert, and contributor Bill Barsh of Pacesetter Games and Simulations joins to talk all about it and take us into the final frontier of wargames! Is SFB for wargamers, Trekkies, or both? Which SFB weapons do Shane and Bill most hate to be on the receiving end of? Speed is life. SSDs, phasers, and hellbores, oh my! Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #272 - 12/29/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Star Fleet Battles on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fleet_Battles Star Fleet Battles at Amarillo Design Bureau starfleetgames.com/starfleetbattles.shtml Pacesetter Games & Simulations pacesettergames.com/ Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Stan Lee With Comics Creator Tom Scioli - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 271 - 11-20-2023 Shane Plays 2023-11-20 | Discover the real Stan Lee (not the public persona) and his story in Tom Scioli’s amazing I Am Stan biographical graphic novel. Plus: Simple comic book character design versus convoluted and complicated design. Working for the big comics companies versus being an independent creator. The one time Tom got a taste of the editorial dark side of comics. The indefinable magic of the monthly comic. A comic with a lot of issues doesn’t necessarily make money. The changing fiscal and distribution of the comics industry over time always keeps it the best of times and worst of times. Should the New Gods and the Eternals have been kept separate from the main continuity of their respective publishers? Shane doesn’t buy DC’s reason for Crisis on Infinite Earths (but loves the series). What is Shane’s dream project for Tom? (hint: it’s The Land of the Lost). Make sure to track down Tom’s newest superhero comic Witchman. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #271 - 11/20/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES I Am Stan Graphic Novelamazon.com/Am-Stan-Graphic-Biography-Legendary/dp/1984862022 A Comic Book Creator’s Journey: From 8-Opus to WITCHMAN with Tom Scioliyoutube.com/watch?v=6yrG9B6Gy5gTom Scioli’s Patreonpatreon.com/user?u=44878299 WITCHMAN: A New Superhero Comic Bookkickstarter.com/projects/tomscioli/witchman-a-new-superhero-comic-book Zot! Online: "Hearts and Minds"scottmccloud.com/1-webcomics/zot/index.html ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Stan Lee With Comics Creator Tom Scioli - Episode 271 - 11/20/2023 Shane Plays 2023-11-20 | Discover the real Stan Lee (not the public PR persona) and his story in Tom Scioli’s amazing I Am Stan biographical graphic novel. Plus: Simple comic book character design versus convoluted and complicated design. Working for the big comics companies versus being an independent creator. The one time Tom got a taste of the editorial dark side of comics. The indefinable magic of the monthly comic. A comic with a lot of issues doesn’t necessarily make money. The changing fiscal and distribution of the comics industry over time always keeps it the best of times and worst of times. Should the New Gods and the Eternals have been kept separate from the main continuity of their respective publishers? Shane doesn’t buy DC’s reason for Crisis on Infinite Earths (but loves the series). What is Shane’s dream project for Tom? (hint: it’s The Land of the Lost). Make sure to track down Tom’s newest superhero comic Witchman. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #271 - 11/20/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES I Am Stan Graphic Novel amazon.com/Am-Stan-Graphic-Biography-Legendary/dp/1984862022 A Comic Book Creator’s Journey: From 8-Opus to WITCHMAN with Tom Scioli youtube.com/watch?v=6yrG9B6Gy5g Tom Scioli’s Patreon patreon.com/user?u=44878299 WITCHMAN: A New Superhero Comic Book kickstarter.com/projects/tomscioli/witchman-a-new-superhero-comic-book Zot! Online: "Hearts and Minds" scottmccloud.com/1-webcomics/zot/index.html Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Zombie Bytes Novel With Author James T. Wilson - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 270 - 10/23/2023 Shane Plays 2023-10-23 | All-around groovy geek and author Tracy Wilson (aka James T. Wilson) on his indie horror novel Zombie Bytes, also chatting about cool things like his involvement with the Star Wars costuming association the 501st Legion. The pain and timeline of writing a novel. What is “success”? What’s the real threat of a zombie apocalypse? Thoughts on when it was time to stop watching The Walking Dead. World War Z: the book versus the movie. Shane is currently into On Patrol Live. Shane confesses to a geek heresy as a child. Multiple bad zombie jokes.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #270 - 10/23/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Zombie Bytes Novelamazon.com/Zombie-Bytes-Tracy-Wilson-ebook/dp/B01BZKPIH8 501st Legion501st.comRebel Legionrebellegion.com Police Pursuits YouTube Channelyoutube.com/@PolicePursuits James T. Wilson on Instagraminstagram.com/jamestwilson_author_ James T. Wilson on Facebookfacebook.com/groups/198677564898975 ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Zombie Bytes with James T. Wilson - Episode 270 - 10/23/2023 Shane Plays 2023-10-23 | All-around groovy geek and author Tracy Wilson (aka James T. Wilson) on his indie horror novel Zombie Bytes, also chatting about cool things like his involvement with the Star Wars costuming association the 501st Legion. The pain and timeline of writing a novel. What is “success”? What’s the real threat of a zombie apocalypse? Thoughts on when it was time to stop watching The Walking Dead. World War Z: the book versus the movie. Shane is currently into On Patrol Live. Shane confesses to a geek heresy as a child. Multiple bad zombie jokes. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #270 - 10/23/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Zombie Bytes Novel amazon.com/Zombie-Bytes-Tracy-Wilson-ebook/dp/B01BZKPIH8 501st Legion 501st.com Rebel Legion rebellegion.com/ Police Pursuits YouTube Channel youtube.com/@PolicePursuits James T. Wilson on Instagram instagram.com/jamestwilson_author_/ James T. Wilson on Facebook facebook.com/groups/198677564898975 Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Incredible Cosplay With Simple Tricks & Nonsense - Shane Plays Geek Talak Ep. 269 - 7/16/2023 Shane Plays 2023-07-16 | Johnny Havoc (John McDonald) and Newt (Rebekah McDonald) of@SimpleTricksNonsense join to discuss their incredible cosplay. What does cosplay mean to them? The economics of cosplay, including material and labor. Cosplay includes the challenge of taking something two-dimensional and making it work practically in three dimensions. For people who create cosplay as art, cons are like their art galleries. It’s very OK to ask cosplayers to take a pic with them, truly. What famous movie quote inspired ST&N’s moniker? How big is the Masters of the Universe fandom? Newt has literally lived up to her nickname. We’re hoping Johnny will Gorn it up someday. Cobra-La, yes or no? The Venture Bros. Kids locking themselves in the bathroom when their toys die. The startling connection between Robocop and a trash dumpster. Cartoon villain smack-talk contest.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #269 - 7/16/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Simple Tricks & Nonsense on Facebookfacebook.com/simple.tricks.n.nonsenseSimple Tricks & Nonsense on Instagraminstagram.com/simple_tricks_n_nonsense Simple Tricks & Nonsense on YouTubeyoutube.com/c/simpletricksnonsense ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Incredible Cosplay With Simple Tricks & Nonsense - Episode 269 - 7/16/2023 Shane Plays 2023-07-16 | Johnny Havoc (John McDonald) and Newt (Rebekah McDonald) of Simple Tricks & Nonsense join to discuss their incredible cosplay. What does cosplay mean to them? The economics of cosplay, including material and labor. Cosplay includes the challenge of taking something two-dimensional and making it work practically in three dimensions. For people who create cosplay as art, cons are like their art galleries. It’s very OK to ask cosplayers to take a pic with them, truly. What famous movie quote inspired ST&N’s moniker? How big is the Masters of the Universe fandom? Newt has literally lived up to her nickname. We’re hoping Johnny will Gorn it up someday. Cobra-La, yes or no? The Venture Bros. Kids locking themselves in the bathroom when their toys die. The startling connection between Robocop and a trash dumpster. Cartoon villain smack-talk contest. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #269 - 7/16/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Simple Tricks & Nonsense on Facebook facebook.com/simple.tricks.n.nonsense Simple Tricks & Nonsense on Instagram instagram.com/simple_tricks_n_nonsense/ Simple Tricks & Nonsense on YouTube youtube.com/c/simpletricksnonsense Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
The Legend of Drizzt & the Forgotten Realms with Mike Witwer - Episode 268V- 5/30/2023 Shane Plays 2023-05-30 | Author and D&D historian Mike Witwer shares the details on his newest book The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary, which is not only chock full of goodness on everyone’s favorite drow but the Forgotten Realms in general (as Mike puts it, “the Drizzt books are the greatest tour of the Forgotten Realms that the setting has ever gotten”). Mike has several other projects going as well, including a sequel to Art & Arcana focusing on 5E, and a young adult novel featuring a historic game and a town that might seem familiar to D&D fans! Some D&D movie discussion. The importance of documenting D&D and RPG history. Shane poses a tough question to Mike on what magic items he would choose from the Drizzt books. What books would Mike recommend to introduce someone to Drizzt?Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #268 - 5/30/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Drizzt trivia:-First novel: The Crystal Shard in 1988-38 books as of August 9, 2022-39th book releasing in August 2023: Lolth's Warrior-Over 35 million copies of Drizzt books soldDrizzt Do'Urden on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drizzt_Do%27UrdenThe Legend of Drizzt series on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Drizzt Dungeons and Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionaryamazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Legend-Drizzt-Dictionary/dp/1465497846 Lore & Legends: A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World's Greatest Roleplaying Gameamazon.com/Lore-Legends-Celebration-Greatest-Roleplaying-ebook/dp/B09WD4HD82 Vivian Van Tassel and the Secret of Midnight Lakeamazon.com/Vivian-Tassel-Secret-Midnight-Lake/dp/1665918195 ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
The Legend of Drizzt with Mike Witwer – Episode 268 – 5/30/2023 Shane Plays 2023-05-30 | Author and D&D historian Mike Witwer shares the details on his newest book The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary, which is not only chock full of goodness on everyone’s favorite drow but the Forgotten Realms in general (as Mike puts it, "the Drizzt books are the greatest tour of the Forgotten Realms that the setting has ever gotten"). Mike has several other projects going as well, including a sequel to Art & Arcana focusing on 5E, and a young adult novel featuring a historic game and a town that might seem familiar to D&D fans! Some D&D movie discussion. The importance of documenting D&D and RPG history. Shane poses a tough question to Mike on what magic items he would choose from the Drizzt books. What books would Mike recommend to introduce someone to Drizzt? Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #268 - 5/30/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Drizzt trivia: • First novel: The Crystal Shard in 1988 • 38 books as of August 9, 2022 • 39th book releasing in August 2023: Lolth's Warrior • Over 35 million copies of Drizzt books sold Drizzt Do'Urden on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drizzt_Do%27Urden The Legend of Drizzt series on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Drizzt Dungeons and Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Legend-Drizzt-Dictionary/dp/1465497846/ Lore & Legends: A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game amazon.com/Lore-Legends-Celebration-Greatest-Roleplaying-ebook/dp/B09WD4HD82 Vivian Van Tassel and the Secret of Midnight Lake amazon.com/Vivian-Tassel-Secret-Midnight-Lake/dp/1665918195 --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Holmes Basic D&D, John Eric Holmes & Edgar Rice Burroughs with Chris Holmes - Ep 267 - 5/12/2023 Shane Plays 2023-05-12 | Chris Holmes has a unique historical perspective on fiction writer John Eric Holmes and Holmes Basic D&D, given that he’s JEH’s son. Chris is doing cool stuff in his own right, including his fantasy art and a day job where he gets to introduce kids to D&D. Chris’s posthumous RPG project with his father called Things Better Left Alone. How much did JEH make for creating the first D&D Basic edition? Chris and Shane have different approaches to playing with alignment. What is Chris’s favorite D&D edition (it’s a trick answer). Edgar Rice Burroughs. Send in the Pinkertons! Tarzan’s super power. Weresharks. Ask Cthulhu. Zombie movies, Rob Zombie, Dragula, and Sherlock Holmes.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #267 - 5/12/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES John Eric Holmes on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Eric_Holmes Chris Holmes Website:http://www.holmeswest.com Things Better Left Alone module from Pacesetter Games based on J. Eric Holmes map from Holmes Basic D&Dfacebook.com/groups/310434204630/posts/10160416579069631 -Chris Holmes contributes art, which Bill Barsh calls “Holmesian”---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Holmes Basic D&D, John Eric Holmes & Edgar Rice Burroughs with Chris Holmes - Episode 267 - 5/12/... Shane Plays 2023-05-12 | Chris Holmes has a unique historical perspective on fiction writer John Eric Holmes and Holmes Basic D&D, given that he’s JEH’s son. Chris is doing cool stuff in his own right, including his fantasy art and a day job where he gets to introduce kids to D&D. Chris’s posthumous RPG project with his father called Things Better Left Alone. How much did JEH make for creating the first D&D Basic edition? Chris and Shane have different approaches to playing with alignment. What is Chris’s favorite D&D edition (it’s a trick answer). Edgar Rice Burroughs. Send in the Pinkertons! Tarzan’s super power. Weresharks. Ask Cthulhu. Zombie movies, Rob Zombie, Dragula, and Sherlock Holmes. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #267 - 5/12/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES John Eric Holmes on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Eric_Holmes Chris Holmes Website: http://www.holmeswest.com/ Things Better Left Alone module from Pacesetter Games based on J. Eric Holmes map from Holmes Basic D&D facebook.com/groups/310434204630/posts/10160416579069631/ -Chris Holmes contributes art, which Bill Barsh calls “Holmesian” --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Betrayal at Krondor 30th Anniversary & Fan Film Challenge with Neal Hallford - Shane Plays Ep 266 Shane Plays 2023-03-14 | Hey there, friend! If you're into classic games and fascinating stories, you'll love our latest podcast episode featuring the multi-talented Neal Hallford. Join us as he shares insider details on the renowned Betrayal at Krondor CRPG, and get excited about the game's 30th-anniversary celebrations!This innovative game was truly ahead of its time, and Neal takes us on a journey to explore the bold choices that made it such a hit. Discover the game element that needed a makeover but ultimately turned out even better!Did you know that Neal's incredible work on the game led Raymond E. Feist to include it in his iconic Riftwar Saga novel series? Hear about their collaboration and get an insider's perspective on Feist's impressive business acumen.But wait, there's more! Brace yourself for some juicy behind-the-scenes stories of the BAK sequel drama, complete with corporate antics and a dash of Machiavellian mischief. You won't want to miss it!Neal also shares his thoughts on his Krondor Remastered project and reveals what he'd do differently if he had the chance to remake the game today. Plus, find out which lessons from his Swords & Circuitry game development textbook still hold true and what he'd update for the modern age.And if you're a budding filmmaker, get inspired by the Betrayal at Krondor Fan Film Challenge, where even your trusty smartphone can be your ticket to success!Lastly, uncover a surprising connection between Betrayal at Krondor and the legendary BioWare. Tune in now for an enthralling and engaging conversation that's sure to spark your curiosity!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #266 - 3/14/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Krondor Fan Film Challenge - Opening Day Announcement Videoyoutube.com/watch?v=nI2YONb2wB8 Betrayal at Krondor Fan Film Challengehttp://KrondorFFC.com Promo Video for Betrayal at Krondor Meetup in Eugene, OR on June 23, 2023dropbox.com/s/rb6knnw46a2cc1a/BAK30_Promo.mp4?dl=0 Facebook Event page for Betrayal at Krondor Meetup in Eugene, OR on June 23, 2023fb.me/e/2x1AXguTD Bak BitsEvery Tuesday and Thursday until the meetup in Eugene on June 23rd, Neal is releasing new Bak Bits about the history of Krondor. Follows can find them by the hashtags #BAK30, #KRONDOR30, and #KRONDORFFCNeal’s Blognealhallford.com Betrayal at Krondor Pack on GOGgog.com/en/game/betrayal_at_krondor Swords & Circuitry: A Designer's Guide to Computer Role-Playing Gamesamazon.com/Swords-Circuitry-Designers-Role-Playing-Development/dp/0761532994 Betrayal at Krondor Remastered & Lumberyard! – Shane Plays Ep. 45shaneplays.com/betrayal-at-krondor-remastered-lumberyard-radio-show-podcast-ep-45(April 2016)---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Betrayal at Krondor 30th Anniversary & Fan Film Challenge with Neal Hallford - Episode 266 - 3/14... Shane Plays 2023-03-14 | Hey there, friend! If you're into classic games and fascinating stories, you'll love our latest podcast episode featuring the multi-talented Neal Hallford. Join us as he shares insider details on the renowned Betrayal at Krondor CRPG, and get excited about the game's 30th-anniversary celebrations! This innovative game was truly ahead of its time, and Neal takes us on a journey to explore the bold choices that made it such a hit. Discover the game element that needed a makeover but ultimately turned out even better! Did you know that Neal's incredible work on the game led Raymond E. Feist to include it in his iconic Riftwar Saga novel series? Hear about their collaboration and get an insider's perspective on Feist's impressive business acumen. But wait, there's more! Brace yourself for some juicy behind-the-scenes stories of the BAK sequel drama, complete with corporate antics and a dash of Machiavellian mischief. You won't want to miss it! Neal also shares his thoughts on his Krondor Remastered project and reveals what he'd do differently if he had the chance to remake the game today. Plus, find out which lessons from his Swords & Circuitry game development textbook still hold true and what he'd update for the modern age. And if you're a budding filmmaker, get inspired by the Betrayal at Krondor Fan Film Challenge, where even your trusty smartphone can be your ticket to success! Lastly, uncover a surprising connection between Betrayal at Krondor and the legendary BioWare. Tune in now for an enthralling and engaging conversation that's sure to spark your curiosity! Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #266 - 3/14/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Krondor Fan Film Challenge - Opening Day Announcement Video youtube.com/watch?v=nI2YONb2wB8 Betrayal at Krondor Fan Film Challenge http://KrondorFFC.com Promo Video for Betrayal at Krondor Meetup in Eugene, OR on June 23, 2023 dropbox.com/s/rb6knnw46a2cc1a/BAK30_Promo.mp4?dl=0 Facebook Event page for Betrayal at Krondor Meetup in Eugene, OR on June 23, 2023 fb.me/e/2x1AXguTD Bak Bits Every Tuesday and Thursday until the meetup in Eugene on June 23rd, Neal is releasing new Bak Bits about the history of Krondor. Follows can find them by the hashtags #BAK30, #KRONDOR30, and #KRONDORFFC Neal’s Blog nealhallford.com Betrayal at Krondor Pack on GOG gog.com/en/game/betrayal_at_krondor Swords & Circuitry: A Designer's Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games amazon.com/Swords-Circuitry-Designers-Role-Playing-Development/dp/0761532994/ Betrayal at Krondor Remastered & Lumberyard! – Shane Plays Ep. 45 shaneplays.com/betrayal-at-krondor-remastered-lumberyard-radio-show-podcast-ep-45 (April 2016) --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
They Came for the OGL!!! -3rd Party RPG Publishers Share Their Experience - Ep 265 - 2/9/2023 Shane Plays 2023-02-09 | Zach Glazar (Frog God Games), Bill Barsh (Pacesetter Games) and Levi Combs (Planet X Games) share the personal impact (here’s a hint: "existential threat") and professional impact that Wizards of the Coast’s recent OGL announcements had on them, and where they’re going from here. "Unprofessional" and "ham-fisted" is mentioned a lot by our guests. Third-party publishers have been publishing the strong stuff for 5E in recent years. Was WotC's final decision enough to get things back to what they were with 3rd party TTRPG publishers and creators or is the relationship over? What options are on the table if someone wants to leave WotC and their OGL behind? OGLs versus SRDs. ORCs and Black Flags. Finer points of TTRPG legal warfare. What the heck does irrevocable mean, anyway? Our guests have firm theories on what level in WotC this all came from (and the theories might surprise you). Shane Plays gets a HOT SCOOP from Pacesetter Games.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #265 - 2/9/2023Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Dungeons & Dragons’ New License Tightens Its Grip on Competitiongizmodo.com/dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-ogl-1-1-open-gaming-license-1849950634 An Update on the Open Game License (OGL) Cached versionFrantic backpedaling (and attempted spin) on OGL 1.1webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:_ilAqfJ3Cj8J:dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-ogl&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us Summary of creator and fan response to WotC's OGL 1.1 official statement"It has become clear that it is no longer possible to achieve all goals" - Wizards of the Coast address Dungeons & Dragons OGL 1.1 backlashsportskeeda.com/esports/it-become-clear-longer-possible-achieve-goals-wizards-coast-address-dungeons-dragons-ogl-1-1-backlash?fbclid=IwAR3SzmtSYacMb-vT6b-aLGgWhATGMUVjfrliszX0ZH6Tn_JbITXgHWL_3bU A Working Conversation About the Open Game License (OGL)Cahed versionwebcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:5dPV6amx320J:dndbeyond.com/posts/1428-a-working-conversation-about-the-open-game-license&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us D&D maker still wants to revoke earlier versions of "open" gaming licensearstechnica.com/gaming/2023/01/dd-maker-still-wants-to-revoke-earlier-versions-of-open-gaming-license D&D Beyond: OGL 1.0a & Creative Commonsdndbeyond.com/posts/1439-ogl-1-0a-creative-commons 88% do not want to publish TTRPG content under OGL 1.2.90% would have to change some aspect of their business to accommodate OGL 1.2.89% are dissatisfied with deauthorizing OGL 1.0a.86% are dissatisfied with the draft VTT policy.62% are satisfied with including Systems Reference Document (SRD) content in Creative Commons, and the majority of those who were dissatisfied asked for more SRD content in Creative Commons.Ryan Dancey -- Hasbro Cannot Deauthorize OGLenworld.org/threads/ryan-dancey-hasbro-cannot-deauthorize-ogl.694196 Goodman Games Announces January Is Best Sales Month In Its Historygoodman-games.com/blog/2023/02/01/goodman-games-announces-january-is-best-sales-month-in-its-history Paizo Announces System-Neutral Open RPG License - Open RPG Creative License (ORC)paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7v Kobold Press's Black Flag Blog Posts (new SRD / open fantasy RPG system project)koboldpress.com/category/black-flag Kobold Press releases new details for Project Black Flagnichegamer.com/kobold-press-details-project-black-flag ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
They Came for the OGL: 3rd Party RPG Publishers Share Their Experience - Episode 265 - 2/9/2023 Shane Plays 2023-02-09 | Zach Glazar (Frog God Games), Bill Barsh (Pacesetter Games) and Levi Combs (Planet X Games) share the personal impact (here’s a hint: "existential threat") and professional impact that Wizards of the Coast’s recent OGL announcements had on them, and where they’re going from here. "Unprofessional" and "ham-fisted" is mentioned a lot by our guests. Third-party publishers have been publishing the strong stuff for 5E in recent years. Was WotC's final decision enough to get things back to what they were with 3rd party TTRPG publishers and creators or is the relationship over? What options are on the table if someone wants to leave WotC and their OGL behind? OGLs versus SRDs. ORCs and Black Flags. Finer points of TTRPG legal warfare. What the heck does irrevocable mean, anyway? Our guests have firm theories on what level in WotC this all came from (and the theories might surprise you). Shane Plays gets a HOT SCOOP from Pacesetter Games. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #265 - 2/9/2023 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Dungeons & Dragons’ New License Tightens Its Grip on Competition gizmodo.com/dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-ogl-1-1-open-gaming-license-1849950634 An Update on the Open Game License (OGL) Cached version Frantic backpedaling (and attempted spin) on OGL 1.1 webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:_ilAqfJ3Cj8J:dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-ogl&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us Summary of creator and fan response to WotC's OGL 1.1 official statement "It has become clear that it is no longer possible to achieve all goals" - Wizards of the Coast address Dungeons & Dragons OGL 1.1 backlash sportskeeda.com/esports/it-become-clear-longer-possible-achieve-goals-wizards-coast-address-dungeons-dragons-ogl-1-1-backlash?fbclid=IwAR3SzmtSYacMb-vT6b-aLGgWhATGMUVjfrliszX0ZH6Tn_JbITXgHWL_3bU A Working Conversation About the Open Game License (OGL) Cahed version webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:5dPV6amx320J:dndbeyond.com/posts/1428-a-working-conversation-about-the-open-game-license&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us D&D maker still wants to revoke earlier versions of "open" gaming license arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/01/dd-maker-still-wants-to-revoke-earlier-versions-of-open-gaming-license/ D&D Beyond: OGL 1.0a & Creative Commons dndbeyond.com/posts/1439-ogl-1-0a-creative-commons 88% do not want to publish TTRPG content under OGL 1.2. 90% would have to change some aspect of their business to accommodate OGL 1.2. 89% are dissatisfied with deauthorizing OGL 1.0a. 86% are dissatisfied with the draft VTT policy. 62% are satisfied with including Systems Reference Document (SRD) content in Creative Commons, and the majority of those who were dissatisfied asked for more SRD content in Creative Commons. Ryan Dancey -- Hasbro Cannot Deauthorize OGL enworld.org/threads/ryan-dancey-hasbro-cannot-deauthorize-ogl.694196/ Goodman Games Announces January Is Best Sales Month In Its History goodman-games.com/blog/2023/02/01/goodman-games-announces-january-is-best-sales-month-in-its-history/ Paizo Announces System-Neutral Open RPG License - Open RPG Creative License (ORC) paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7v Kobold Press's Black Flag Blog Posts (new SRD / open fantasy RPG system project) koboldpress.com/category/black-flag/ Kobold Press releases new details for Project Black Flag nichegamer.com/kobold-press-details-project-black-flag --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
OSRIC & The OSR with Allan T. Grohe Jr. - Episode 264- 11/30/2022 Shane Plays 2022-11-30 | RPG developer and publisher Allan T. Grohe Jr. (aka "grodog") joins to talk AD&D retroclone OSRIC, the OSR, Black Blade Publishing, John Eric Holmes, and RPG goodness in general. Allan LOVES him some Greyhawk. The skills he learned tracking down early information on Greyhawk helped lead to his main non-RPG career. How active is the current AD&D 1E and/or OSRIC scene? What is Allan’s definition of OSR, and does he feel it’s important? The legal importance of OSRIC to the OSR community. ‘zines are often lauded, but at one time Dragon magazine was a sort of “D&D website” in its day as well. Watching an RPG project happen behind the scenes. Shane offers a mild defense of rules lawyers. “Vanilla” fantasy is not a derogatory term. Cthulhu and Delta Green. Look, just hit Cthulhu with a boat. Shane has figured out Lovecraft’s indescribable color. Thunderdome match: Strongheart versus Warduke.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #264 - 11/30/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES OSRIC: First Edition Fantasy Roleplaying Gameosricrpg.com Black Blade Publishingfacebook.com/BlackBladePublishingTHE 1001 TREASURES OF BLACK BLADE PUBLISHING AND GOODMAN GAMES: GARY CON 2018 REPORT, PART IIblackgate.com/2018/03/13/the-1001-treasures-of-black-blade-publishing-and-goodman-games-gary-con-2018-report-part-ii Allan at Greyhawk Onlinegreyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/Allan_GroheD&D Retroclones Listhttp://taxidermicowlbear.weebly.com/dd-retroclones.html Single Volume Edition of OD&D by Greyharpfriendorfoe.com/d/ODD%20Single%20Volume.pdf Fight On! Magazinefightonmagazine.comKnockspell Magazinegrodog.blogspot.com/2017/05/knockspell-magazine-master-index.html Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
OSRIC & The OSR with Allan T. Grohe Jr. - Episode 264- 11/30/2022 Shane Plays 2022-11-30 | RPG developer and publisher Allan T. Grohe Jr. (aka "grodog") joins to talk AD&D retroclone OSRIC, the OSR, Black Blade Publishing, John Eric Holmes, and RPG goodness in general. Allan LOVES him some Greyhawk. The skills he learned tracking down early information on Greyhawk helped lead to his main non-RPG career. How active is the current AD&D 1E and/or OSRIC scene? What is Allan’s definition of OSR, and does he feel it’s important? The legal importance of OSRIC to the OSR community. ‘zines are often lauded, but at one time Dragon magazine was a sort of “D&D website” in its day as well. Watching an RPG project happen behind the scenes. Shane offers a mild defense of rules lawyers. “Vanilla” fantasy is not a derogatory term. Cthulhu and Delta Green. Look, just hit Cthulhu with a boat. Shane has figured out Lovecraft’s indescribable color. Thunderdome match: Strongheart versus Warduke. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #264 - 11/30/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES OSRIC: First Edition Fantasy Roleplaying Game osricrpg.com/ Black Blade Publishing facebook.com/BlackBladePublishing THE 1001 TREASURES OF BLACK BLADE PUBLISHING AND GOODMAN GAMES: GARY CON 2018 REPORT, PART II blackgate.com/2018/03/13/the-1001-treasures-of-black-blade-publishing-and-goodman-games-gary-con-2018-report-part-ii/ Allan at Greyhawk Online greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/Allan_Grohe D&D Retroclones List http://taxidermicowlbear.weebly.com/dd-retroclones.html Single Volume Edition of OD&D by Greyharp friendorfoe.com/d/ODD%20Single%20Volume.pdf Fight On! Magazine fightonmagazine.com Knockspell Magazine grodog.blogspot.com/2017/05/knockspell-magazine-master-index.html --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
The Valley Out of Time & Skeeter Green Productions - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 263 - 10/19/2022 Shane Plays 2022-10-19 | Skeeter Green joins to talk RPGs, Skeeter Green Productions, the Independent Publishers Union of small RPG publishers, and his new Kickstarter. The Valley Out of Time is a series of 'zine-sized RPG adventures borrowing heavily from classic dinosaur art, books, and movies (think Frazetta and Harryhausen). Tips and advice for small RPG publishers from Skeeter’s seminar series with Zach Glazar. The chances of making a living working in the RPG industry full-time. Defining success. RPG authors versus developers versus editors versus designers. The correct way to pronounce “bulette” according to Tim Kask. The secret origin of the name Skeeter. Favorite sitcoms of the past. Rob Zombie’s movies. NASA probing asteroids.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #263 - 10/19/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Kickstarter: The Valley Out of Time for S&W DCC MCC Part 5&6 FINAL! from Skeeter Green Productionskickstarter.com/projects/science-wizard/the-valley-out-of-time-for-sandw-dcc-mcc-5e-part-5and6-final Skeeter Green Productionsskeetergreenproductions.com Skeeter Green Productions on DriveThruRPGdrivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/12902/Skeeter-Green-Productions Independent Publishers Unionhyperborea.tv/ipu.html A NASA Spacecraft Is About to Collide With an Asteroid. Watch Live Here | Science Alertsciencealert.com/a-nasa-spacecraft-will-collide-with-an-asteroid-on-monday-watch-live-here ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
The Valley Out Of Time & Skeeter Green Productions - Episode 263 - 10/19/2022 Shane Plays 2022-10-18 | Skeeter Green joins to talk RPGs, Skeeter Green Productions, the Independent Publishers Union of small RPG publishers, and his new Kickstarter. The Valley Out of Time is a series of 'zine-sized RPG adventures borrowing heavily from classic dinosaur art, books, and movies (think Frazetta and Harryhausen). Tips and advice for small RPG publishers from Skeeter’s seminar series with Zach Glazar. The chances of making a living working in the RPG industry full-time. Defining success. RPG authors versus developers versus editors versus designers. The correct way to pronounce “bulette” according to Tim Kask. The secret origin of the name Skeeter. Favorite sitcoms of the past. Rob Zombie’s movies. NASA probing asteroids. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #263 - 10/19/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Kickstarter: The Valley Out of Time for S&W DCC MCC Part 5&6 FINAL! from Skeeter Green Productions kickstarter.com/projects/science-wizard/the-valley-out-of-time-for-sandw-dcc-mcc-5e-part-5and6-final Skeeter Green Productions skeetergreenproductions.com/ Skeeter Green Productions on DriveThruRPG drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/12902/Skeeter-Green-Productions Independent Publishers Union hyperborea.tv/ipu.html A NASA Spacecraft Is About to Collide With an Asteroid. Watch Live Here | Science Alert sciencealert.com/a-nasa-spacecraft-will-collide-with-an-asteroid-on-monday-watch-live-here --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Reapers Dungeon Dwellers RPG With Joseph Wolf - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep 262 - 9/24/2022 Shane Plays 2022-09-25 | Joseph Wolf of Reaper Miniatures talks Dungeon Dwellers, Reaper’s old-school style RPG using modern design. Also: some ReaperCon chat. Joseph has some interesting RPG design highlights, including Forgotten Realms, Deadlands, and Blood of Heroes. Love it or hate it, 5E is very successful at what it does. Which Dungeon Dwellers came first, the minis or the RPG? “Tolkien Orcs” versus “Warhammer Orcs.” Super quick hot takes on Rings of Power. Shane freely admits to and doesn’t apologize for being RPG system promiscuous. Innovation in RPG design is groovy, but you don’t have to innovate just to be cool. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #262 - 9/24/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Dungeon Dwellers RPGreapermini.com/rpgReaperConreapercon.com Reaper Miniaturesreapermini.com Joseph C. Wolf | RPG Designer | RPGGeekrpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/15228/joseph-c-wolf ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Reapers Dungeon Dwellers RPG with Joseph Wolf - Episode 262 - 9/24/2022 Shane Plays 2022-09-25 | Joseph Wolf of Reaper Miniatures talks Dungeon Dwellers, Reaper’s old-school style RPG using modern design. Also: some ReaperCon chat. Joseph has some interesting RPG design highlights, including Forgotten Realms, Deadlands, and Blood of Heroes. Love it or hate it, 5E is very successful at what it does. Which Dungeon Dwellers came first, the minis or the RPG? “Tolkien Orcs” versus “Warhammer Orcs.” Super quick hot takes on Rings of Power. Shane freely admits to and doesn’t apologize for being RPG system promiscuous. Innovation in RPG design is groovy, but you don’t have to innovate just to be cool. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #262 - 9/24/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Dungeon Dwellers RPG reapermini.com/rpg ReaperCon reapercon.com/ Reaper Miniatures reapermini.com/ Joseph C. Wolf | RPG Designer | RPGGeek rpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/15228/joseph-c-wolf --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Champions RPG with George MacDonald - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 261 - 9/9/2022 Shane Plays 2022-09-09 | Champions superhero RPG co-creator (and HERO Games co-founder) George MacDonald with guest co-host Michael Stewart (Victorious RPG creator; Save For Half and The Crusader podcasts co-host). The origins of Champions from the why, to the playtesting to the launch and beyond. Was the initial reception to Champions disappointing or encouraging? George came out of wargaming and his RPG mechanics reflects that. Did early players prefer to play licensed characters or their own superheroes? Crunchy versus streamlined game mechanics. Estimating the damage between wet and dry avalanches. Why did George decide to do superheroes for his first RPG game genre? The difference in adventure structure between RPG genres (fantasy, cyberpunk, superheroes). Some of the business thinking behind printing a game and creating a company (two different things!). Game distributors dangled the carrot a lot back in the day. The great Hero Games Box Shuffle of the Early Eighties. A speed round of Champions questions for George from Facebook. The pros and cons of wearing a cape. Foxbat’s secret identity REVEALED! What term in sci-fi RPGs has always bugged Shane? A little bit of chat about George’s time in computer games including Pool of Radiance.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #261 - 9/9/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES George MacDonald (game designer)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonald_(game_designer) Save For Half Podcast Episode 17: Champions 1st Editionsaveforhalf.com/2019/04/23/episode-17-champions-1st-edition Matt Chat 490: George MacDonaldyoutube.com/watch?v=SyaIyNDaOZw World of Supers RPGs Facebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/1605211436420082 I tried to recreate a comic book using DALL-E and Alan Moore’s scriptrubikscode.net/2022/08/22/i-tried-to-recreate-a-comic-book-using-dall-e-and-alan-moores-script ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Champions RPG with George MacDonald - Episode 261 - 9/9/2022 Shane Plays 2022-09-09 | Champions superhero RPG co-creator (and HERO Games co-founder) George MacDonald with guest co-host Michael Stewart (Victorious RPG creator; Save For Half and The Crusader podcasts co-host). The origins of Champions from the why, to the playtesting to the launch and beyond. Was the initial reception to Champions disappointing or encouraging? George came out of wargaming and his RPG mechanics reflects that. Did early players prefer to play licensed characters or their own superheroes? Crunchy versus streamlined game mechanics. Estimating the damage between wet and dry avalanches. Why did George decide to do superheroes for his first RPG game genre? The difference in adventure structure between RPG genres (fantasy, cyberpunk, superheroes). Some of the business thinking behind printing a game and creating a company (two different things!). Game distributors dangled the carrot a lot back in the day. The great Hero Games Box Shuffle of the Early Eighties. A speed round of Champions questions for George from Facebook. The pros and cons of wearing a cape. Foxbat’s secret identity REVEALED! What term in sci-fi RPGs has always bugged Shane? A little bit of chat about George’s time in computer games including Pool of Radiance. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #261 - 9/9/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES George MacDonald (game designer) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonald_(game_designer) Save For Half Podcast Episode 17: Champions 1st Edition saveforhalf.com/2019/04/23/episode-17-champions-1st-edition/ Matt Chat 490: George MacDonald youtube.com/watch?v=SyaIyNDaOZw World of Supers RPGs Facebook Group facebook.com/groups/1605211436420082 I tried to recreate a comic book using DALL-E and Alan Moore’s script rubikscode.net/2022/08/22/i-tried-to-recreate-a-comic-book-using-dall-e-and-alan-moores-script/ --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Terrain-Tronics: DIY RPG Gaming Terrain Electronics - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 260 - 8/15/2022 Shane Plays 2022-08-16 | Dafydd Roche of Terrain-Tronics doesn’t just want to make cool terrain, he's helping DMs and GMs bring delight to their players with easy DIY gaming terrain electronics for D&D and other RPGs. Game terrain as part of the storytelling. Theatrical D&D. The no-solder wire wrapping technique is good enough for NASA! Pretty soldering jobs versus ugly soldering jobs. Smart ways to compete with big business as a small business. Shane does his usual thing of getting into the business reality behind the creativity. Terrain-Tronics products are open source. Do horses really go to the glue factory? What chain of events had to happen for many of the inventions and innovations in human history? A minor tangent into casinos, pit bosses, and getting comped.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #260 - 8/15/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Terrain-Tronics websiteterraintronics.com Terrain-Tronics on YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TerrainTronics Terrain-Tronics on Facebookfacebook.com/terraintronics “Endor Tree Platform” Lighted Forest Camp Diorama Tutorial - bringing electronics to your build!youtube.com/watch?v=OOlUe7gGVZM Recommended Starter Project - Conwy Castle - Simple 4ch LED Drivertindie.com/products/terraintronics/conwy-castle-simple-4ch-led-driver Tabletop Witchcraft Youtube Channel*Uses Terrain-Tronics electronics youtube.com/c/TabletopWitchCRAFT Nat1 Videos: How to build a BALINS TOMB - BOOK NOOKyoutube.com/watch?v=cremnK6is4g Adobe Medium - VR 3D Modeling Softwareadobe.com/products/medium.html ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Terrain-Tronics: DIY Gaming Terrain Electronics - Episode 260 - 8/15/2022 Shane Plays 2022-08-15 | Dafydd Roche of Terrain-Tronics doesn’t just want to make cool terrain, he's helping DMs and GMs bring delight to their players with easy DIY gaming terrain electronics for D&D and other RPGs. Game terrain as part of the storytelling. Theatrical D&D. The no-solder wire wrapping technique is good enough for NASA! Pretty soldering jobs versus ugly soldering jobs. Smart ways to compete with big business as a small business. Shane does his usual thing of getting into the business reality behind the creativity. Terrain-Tronics products are open source. Do horses really go to the glue factory? What chain of events had to happen for many of the inventions and innovations in human history? A minor tangent into casinos, pit bosses, and getting comped. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #260 - 8/15/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Terrain-Tronics website terraintronics.com/ Terrain-Tronics on YouTube youtube.com/c/TerrainTronics Terrain-Tronics on Facebook facebook.com/terraintronics/ “Endor Tree Platform” Lighted Forest Camp Diorama Tutorial - bringing electronics to your build! youtube.com/watch?v=OOlUe7gGVZM Recommended Starter Project - Conwy Castle - Simple 4ch LED Driver tindie.com/products/terraintronics/conwy-castle-simple-4ch-led-driver/ Tabletop Witchcraft Youtube Channel *Uses Terrain-Tronics electronics youtube.com/c/TabletopWitchCRAFT Nat1 Videos: How to build a BALINS TOMB - BOOK NOOK youtube.com/watch?v=cremnK6is4g Adobe Medium - VR 3D Modeling Software adobe.com/products/medium.html --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Jumping Rice! Rice and Static Electricity Shane Plays 2022-07-31 | The other day I was messing around and noticed that rice grains were "jumping" after I swept through them with my hand. I'm 99.99% positive it's static electricity. Anyway, I'm playing with TikTok and thought I would share the first video I made for it here as well. Maybe a fun and easy science experiment for younger kids?
Grindhouse Cinema - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 259 - 7/18/2022 Shane Plays 2022-07-18 | Grindhouse Cinema with RPG publisher and cinephile Levi Combs. What is Grindhouse, and why is it called that? The Grindhouse Cinema with RPG publisher and cinephile Levi Combs. What is Grindhouse, and why is it called that? The market forces that led to the rise of Grindhouse theaters. Gritty movies, violent movies, Foreign movies, exploitation movies, Kung fu movies, BRUCEsploitation movies, more! New York City as a character in movies. Sho'nuff, The Shogun of Harlem can chew scenery on a level with Darth Vader. What’s Levi’s favorite fight scene in any movie, period? Is the first Friday the 13th movie a Grindhouse movie? Plus: The RPG adventures and ‘zines of Planet X Games… hear the call of the Skeleton of the Black Lake and behold the Big Eye Chungus!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #259 - 7/18/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Grindhouse definition from Merriam-Webster:an often shabby movie theater having continuous showings especially of pornographic or violent films.Grindhouse on Wikipedia:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grindhouse According to historian David Church, this theater type was named after the "grind policy", a film-programming strategy dating back to the early 1920s which continuously showed films at cut-rate ticket prices that typically rose over the course of each day.Grindhouse on Wiktionary:en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grindhouse Perhaps from the grinding or cranking motion employed by early projectionists.Perhaps from bump and grind (dubious). The term may originally have been used for burlesque houses in the 1940s.Planet X Games& The Phylactery ‘zineexaltedfuneral.com/collections/planet-x-games The 20 Best Grindhouse Movies Ranked | SlashFilmslashfilm.com/762166/the-20-best-grindhouse-movies-ranked Grindhouse Data Base Top 20grindhousedatabase.com/index.php/GCDb_Top_20 Book RecommendationThese Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the Worldamazon.com/These-Fists-Break-Bricks-America/dp/173689160X Troll 2 on Tubitubitv.com/movies/302737/troll-2 Best Worst Movie (Documentary about Troll 2) on Tubitubitv.com/movies/475569/best-worst-movie Shane's list of Grindhouse favorites:Night of the Living DeadDawn of the DeadDeath Race 2000Gator BaitHonorable Mention:Zombie (for the zombie vs shark fight!)Levi’s Favorite Grindhouse Movies:Evil Dead 2Troll 2Samurai CopKiller Klowns from Outer Space---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643market forces that led to the rise of Grindhouse theaters. Gritty movies, violent movies, Foreign movies, exploitation movies, Kung fu movies, BRUCEsploitation movies, more! New York City as a character in movies. Sho'nuff, The Shogun of Harlem can chew scenery on a level with Darth Vader. What’s Levi’s favorite fight scene in any movie, period? Is the first Friday the 13th movie a Grindhouse movie? Plus: The RPG adventures and ‘zines of Planet X Games… hear the call of the Skeleton of the Black Lake and behold the Big Eye Chungus!
Grindhouse Cinema With Levi Combs of Planet X Games - Episode 259 - 7/18/2022 Shane Plays 2022-07-17 | Grindhouse cinema with RPG publisher and cinephile Levi Combs. What is Grindhouse, and why is it called that? The market forces that led to the rise of Grindhouse theaters. Gritty movies, violent movies, Foreign movies, exploitation movies, Kung fu movies, BRUCEsploitation movies, more! New York City as a character in movies. Sho'nuff, The Shogun of Harlem can chew scenery on a level with Darth Vader. What’s Levi’s favorite fight scene in any movie, period? Is the first Friday the 13th movie a Grindhouse movie? Plus: The RPG adventures and ‘zines of Planet X Games… hear the call of the Skeleton of the Black Lake and behold the Big Eye Chungus! Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #259 - 7/18/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Grindhouse definition from Merriam-Webster: an often shabby movie theater having continuous showings especially of pornographic or violent films. Grindhouse on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grindhouse According to historian David Church, this theater type was named after the "grind policy", a film-programming strategy dating back to the early 1920s which continuously showed films at cut-rate ticket prices that typically rose over the course of each day. Grindhouse on Wiktionary: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grindhouse Perhaps from the grinding or cranking motion employed by early projectionists. Perhaps from bump and grind (dubious). The term may originally have been used for burlesque houses in the 1940s. Planet X Games & The Phylactery ‘zine exaltedfuneral.com/collections/planet-x-games The 20 Best Grindhouse Movies Ranked | SlashFilm slashfilm.com/762166/the-20-best-grindhouse-movies-ranked/ Grindhouse Data Base Top 20 grindhousedatabase.com/index.php/GCDb_Top_20 Book recommendation These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World amazon.com/These-Fists-Break-Bricks-America/dp/173689160X Troll 2 on Tubi tubitv.com/movies/302737/troll-2 Best Worst Movie (Documentary about Troll 2) on Tubi tubitv.com/movies/475569/best-worst-movie Shane's list of Grindhouse favorites: Night of the Living Dead Dawn of the Dead Death Race 2000 Gator Bait Honorable Mention: Zombie (for the zombie vs shark fight!) Levi’s Favorite Grindhouse Movies: Evil Dead 2 Troll 2 Samurai Cop Killer Klowns from Outer Space --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Mongoose and Meerkat with Author Jim Breyfogle - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 258 - 6/17/2022 Shane Plays 2022-06-17 | Thrilling fantasy stories of the swashbuckling duo Mongoose and Meerkat with author Jim Breyfogle. Adventure fiction as opposed to “pulp” fiction (and what exactly does “pulp” mean, exactly). Who is Jim’s number one favorite writer from the past? Shane’s dirty little secret when it comes to Robert E. Howard’s fiction. Robert A. Heinlein was both amazing AND sketchy. Fair Witnesses are cool. The Odyssey Writing Workshop. Some love for CIRSOVA magazine and its publisher P. Alexander.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #258 - 6/17/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Kickstarter for Tales of the Mongoose and Meerkat Vol 2: The Heat of the Chasekickstarter.com/projects/cirsova/tales-of-the-mongoose-and-meerkat-the-heat-of-the-chase Tales of the Mongoose and Meerkat, Vol 1: Pursuit Without Askingamazon.com/Tales-Mongoose-Meerkat-Vol-Pursuit/dp/194931328X Jim Breyfogle’s Websitejimbreyfogle.wordpress.com CIRSOVA Magazinecirsova.wordpress.com/cirsova-magazine Odyssey Writing Workshopsodysseyworkshop.org Appendix N Book Club Podcastappendixnbookclub.com ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Mongoose and Meerkat with Author Jim Breyfogle - Episode 258 - 6/17/2022 Shane Plays 2022-06-17 | Thrilling fantasy stories of the swashbuckling duo Mongoose and Meerkat with author Jim Breyfogle. Adventure fiction as opposed to “pulp” fiction (and what exactly does “pulp” mean, anyway). Who is Jim’s number one favorite writer from the past? Shane’s dirty little secret when it comes to Robert E. Howard’s fiction. Robert A. Heinlein was both amazing AND sketchy. Fair Witnesses are cool. The Odyssey Writing Workshop. Some love for CIRSOVA magazine and its publisher P. Alexander. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #258 - 6/17/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Kickstarter for Tales of the Mongoose and Meerkat Vol 2: The Heat of the Chase kickstarter.com/projects/cirsova/tales-of-the-mongoose-and-meerkat-the-heat-of-the-chase Tales of the Mongoose and Meerkat, Vol 1: Pursuit Without Asking amazon.com/Tales-Mongoose-Meerkat-Vol-Pursuit/dp/194931328X Jim Breyfogle’s Website jimbreyfogle.wordpress.com/ CIRSOVA Magazine cirsova.wordpress.com/cirsova-magazine/ Odyssey Writing Workshops odysseyworkshop.org/ Appendix N Book Club Podcast appendixnbookclub.com/ --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
JAQ: Journey Adventure Quest Board Game - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 257 - 5/27/2022 Shane Plays 2022-05-27 | JAQ: Journey Adventure Quest is the new drafting board game with resource management, cool mechanics, challenging monsters, fun lore, and multiple paths to victory. Jesse Stacy, Tommy Noel and Brandon Beam from Triceratops Games join Shane to talk all about it (and demonstrate some actual play)! Also: Why the name Triceratops, wait until you hear about the artist, shout-outs to favorite board games, reminiscing on the early days of Magic: The Gathering, and of course more.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #257 - 5/27/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysListen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Journey Adventure Quest Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/triceratopsgames/journey-adventure-questTriceratops Gamestriceratopsgames.comJAQ at Board Game Geekboardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357778/journey-adventure-quest Board game shout-outs:Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity WarMystic ValeWingspanAnkhFantastic FactoriesLibertalia Lords of WaterdeepStar Trek ExpeditionsTicket to RideSmall WorldTokaido Lost Cities (2 player)Jaipur (2 player) ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
JAQ: Journey Adventure Quest - Episode 257 - 5/27/2022 Shane Plays 2022-05-27 | JAQ: Journey Adventure Quest is the new drafting board game with resource management, cool mechanics, challenging monsters, fun lore, and multiple paths to victory. Jesse Stacy, Tommy Noel and Brandon Beam from Triceratops Games join Shane to talk all about it (and demonstrate some actual play)! Also: Why the name Triceratops, wait until you hear about the artist, shout-outs to favorite board games, reminiscing on the early days of Magic: The Gathering, and of course more. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #257 - 5/27/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Journey Adventure Quest Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/triceratopsgames/journey-adventure-quest Triceratops Games triceratopsgames.com JAQ at Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357778/journey-adventure-quest Board game shout-outs: Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War Mystic Vale Wingspan Ankh Fantastic Factories Libertalia Lords of Waterdeep Star Trek Expeditions Ticket to Ride Small World Tokaido Lost Cities (2 player) Jaipur (2 player) --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Comics Artist Brian Shearer - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 256 - 5/12/2022 Shane Plays 2022-05-12 | Comics artist (and self-described art hobo) Brian Shearer has worked on such high-profile properties as Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Doctor Who as well as his own creations Gunship Thunderpunch and William the Last. How did Brian become a professional artist? Tips for creators to build an audience online. What’s the line you have to cross on a late crowdfunding project fulfillment before Shane gets annoyed? Working on G.I. Joe pages while with your wife in the delivery room. SDCC and many other big cons aren’t for comics creators and fans anymore. Transformers toy history, and Bob Budiansky and Jim Shooter’s vital contributions to Transformers lore. Some Classic Who and New Who discussion. Favorite entertainment properties from the 80s. Shane was NOT down with the Ghostbusters cartoon that had an ape. 80s anime and those sweet, sweet Star Blazers twisty laser cannons. Catching episodes of Dragon Ball and Ranma 1/2 in Japanese and trying to make sense of it. What’s that certain unique something that Cowboy Bebop has? Favorite breakfast cereals, cereal toys of yore, and Saturday morning cartoons.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #256 - 5/12/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysShane Plays Geek Talk is carried on SciFi.radio! (formerly Krypton Radio)SciFi.radio is SciFi for your Wifi.https://scifi.radio/Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Brian Shearer’s websitebrian-shearer.comGunship Thunderpunch Indiegogo On Demand Linkindiegogo.com/projects/gunship-thunderpunch-book-2-synthwave-album/x/19012395# Brian’s YouTube Channelyoutube.com/c/BrianShearer William the Last williamthelast.com Bob Budiansky at the Transformers Wikitfwiki.net/wiki/Bob_Budiansky 50 Greatest Cereal Box Prizesmrbreakfast.com/list.asp?id=6 ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Comics Artist Brian Shearer - Episode 256 - 5/12/2022 Shane Plays 2022-05-12 | Comics artist (and self-described art hobo) Brian Shearer has worked on such high-profile properties as Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Doctor Who as well as his own creations Gunship Thunderpunch and William the Last. How did Brian become a professional artist? Tips for creators to build an audience online. What’s the line you have to cross on a late crowdfunding project fulfillment before Shane gets annoyed? Working on G.I. Joe pages while with your wife in the delivery room. SDCC and many other big cons aren’t for comics creators and fans anymore. Transformers toy history, and Bob Budiansky and Jim Shooter’s vital contributions to Transformers lore. Some Classic Who and New Who discussion. Favorite entertainment properties from the 80s. Shane was NOT down with the Ghostbusters cartoon that had an ape. 80s anime and those sweet, sweet Star Blazers twisty laser cannons. Catching episodes of Dragon Ball and Ranma 1/2 in Japanese and trying to make sense of it. What’s that certain unique something that Cowboy Bebop has? Favorite breakfast cereals, cereal toys of yore, and Saturday morning cartoons. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #256 - 5/12/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio! Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi http://kryptonradio.com Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Brian Shearer’s website brian-shearer.com Gunship Thunderpunch Indiegogo On Demand Link indiegogo.com/projects/gunship-thunderpunch-book-2-synthwave-album/x/19012395#/ Brian’s YouTube Channel youtube.com/c/BrianShearer William the Last williamthelast.com Bob Budiansky at the Transformers Wiki tfwiki.net/wiki/Bob_Budiansky 50 Greatest Cereal Box Prizes mrbreakfast.com/list.asp?id=6 --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
Eight Year Old Defeats First Boss In Valheim (Eikthyr) Shane Plays 2022-05-09 | Eight-year-old does a good job taking Eikthyr down the first time he's soloing through Valheim.
RPG Designer Bruce Nesmith - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 255 - 4/15/2022 Shane Plays 2022-04-15 | RPG designer Bruce Nesmith discusses his career as a TSR veteran (Ravenloft 2E, Gamma World 4E, Dragonlance), Elder Scrolls Skyrim lead designer, and now novelist. Bruce’s first day at TSR was an experience, to say the least. What does he consider his biggest achievement while at TSR? Bruce’s opinion of TSR under Gary Gygax versus Lorraine Williams and what he considers TSR’s “glory days”. What was his job description as lead designer on The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim? Why did Oblivion have a big celebrity but Skyrim didn’t? Bruce was years ahead of the game when it came to his revamp of the Armor Class system for Gamma World 4E. What do you do when you want to play D&D but you don’t have the rules? You invent it, including simulating the d20 with d6s. Writing for games versus writing prose. Bruce’s Loki in his novel Mischief Maker is not the MCU Loki. Shane laments the lack of a werecow in TSR publications.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #255 - 4/15/2022Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysShane Plays Geek Talk is carried on SciFi.radio! (formerly Krypton Radio)SciFi.radio is SciFi for your Wifi.https://scifi.radio/Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories)Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplaysDriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Bruce Nesmith on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Nesmith Bruce's novel "Mischief Maker" amazon.com/dp/B092CJPX2Q Me And Steve Talk RPGs Episode 75: Bruce Nesmithmeandsteverpg.podbean.com/e/75-bruce-nesmith “I’m A Werecow” songyoutube.com/watch?v=ADWX6SGDLJw ---Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd EditionShane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chatamazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
RPG Designer Bruce Nesmith - Episode 255 - 4/15/2022 Shane Plays 2022-04-15 | RPG designer Bruce Nesmith discusses his career as a TSR veteran (Ravenloft 2E, Gamma World 4E, Dragonlance), Elder Scrolls Skyrim lead designer, and now novelist. Bruce’s first day at TSR was an experience, to say the least. What does he consider his biggest achievement while at TSR? Bruce’s opinion of TSR under Gary Gygax versus Lorraine Williams and what he considers TSR’s “glory days”. What was his job description as lead designer on The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim? Why did Oblivion have a big celebrity but Skyrim didn’t? Bruce was years ahead of the game when it came to his revamp of the Armor Class system for Gamma World 4E. What do you do when you want to play D&D but you don’t have the rules? You invent it, including simulating the d20 with d6s. Writing for games versus writing prose. Bruce’s Loki in his novel Mischief Maker is not the MCU Loki. Shane laments the lack of a werecow in TSR publications. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #255 - 4/15/2022 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! patreon.com/shaneplays Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio! Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi http://kryptonradio.com Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Bruce Nesmith on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Nesmith Bruce's novel "Mischief Maker" amazon.com/dp/B092CJPX2Q/ Me And Steve Talk RPGs Episode 75: Bruce Nesmith meandsteverpg.podbean.com/e/75-bruce-nesmith/ I’m A Werecow youtube.com/watch?v=mqmtQR6MA-0 --- Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643
