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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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.
Staged Heroism RPG w John Kennedy & Sharene Madfishmonger Gilchrist - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep 254 Shane Plays 2022-03-25 | RPG designers John Kennedy (Star Trek Adventures, Stargate 5E) and Sharene "Madfishmonger" Gilchrist (Capers, Vast Kaviya) join to talk their new Staged Heroism RPG: A Comedic RPG of Super-Heroics, Super-Villainy, and Failure at its Best inspired by shows like The Venture Bros. Plus: Designing not to fail forward, but to embrace the fail. The Roger Rabbit style of gameplay. Flashback scenes as a game mechanic. Venomous monarch butterflies. Where did Sharene get her nickname? Cops raiding a Vampire LARP session. The design philosophy behind Star Trek Adventures. John gets a no-prize. Everyone is entirely too amused by the Burger King Kids Club.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #254 - 3/25/2022Like 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 Staged Heroism on Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/staged-heroism Nerdburger Gamesnerdburgergames.comThe Venture Bros.venturebrothers.fandom.com/wiki/The_Venture_Bros.Changeling: The Dreamingwhitewolf.fandom.com/wiki/Changeling:_The_Dreaming NFL SuperPromarvel.fandom.com/wiki/NFL_Superpro_Vol_1_1 Burger King Kids Clubkidsmeal.fandom.com/wiki/Burger_King_Kids_Club ---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 Writer Paul Kupperberg - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 253 - 3/11/2022 Shane Plays 2022-03-11 | Comics writer Paul Kupperberg is the very definition of prolific! He has written 1,400 comics over 4 decades, wrote for and was the editor of the Weekly World News, wrote Mad Libs, and is still staying busy writing books and novels. Paul’s credits include the Doom Patrol, Peacemaker, Vigilante, and the first comic book miniseries (1979’s World of Krypton), as well as being the writer who killed Archie (after simultaneously marrying him off to both Betty AND Veronica). Also: In the real world, superheroes would be NUTS. The willing suspension of disbelief versus the art style. What Archie means to Paul. Target audiences for comic books over different eras. Does Paul prefer the JSA or JLA? Armchair quarterbacking by comics fans.The challenges of continuity in serialized fiction over time (with some insight behind Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl and Wonder Tot). Which classic silver age DC comics issues didn’t have a number on the cover, and why? One positive early benefit of the direct market in the comics industry. What was the first comics miniseries (and why was it a last-minute thing)? What did James Gunn think of Paul’s version of Peacemaker? Which comics character has Paul had the strongest fan feedback to? What does he consider his strongest sustained comics work? What’s the one comics character he would love to return to? More!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #253 - 3/11/2022Like 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 Paul Kupperberg on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kupperberg Paul Kupperberg: My 13 Favorite Comic Book Stories I’ve Written | 13th Dimension, Comics, Creators, Culture13thdimension.com/paul-kupperberg-my-13-favorite-comic-book-stories-ive-written Paul’s books on Amazonamazon.com/Paul-Kupperberg/e/B004FRSDCG Paul Kupperberg’s Websitepaulkupperberg.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
Halo Infinite: Sniped Out Of A Warthog Shane Plays 2022-03-02 | Nice sniper shot in Halo InfiniteI was all yeeehawing with the big gun and looking for a target-rich environment, suddenly I was dead looking up at the sky and wondering what the heck happened.
Blakes 7 - Guy Running Funny (Retro BBC Sci Fi) Shane Plays 2022-02-18 | It's probably just my weird sense of humor, but the way this crimo ("psychopathic criminal") runs from the boulders in this old Blake's 7 episode is too funny. Travis's death yell is pretty good, too 🙂 From Blake's 7 S2 E8 "Hostage" - 1979
The Wit & Wisdom Of Troll Lord Games (Castles & Crusades) - Shane Plays Ep 252 - 2/4/2022 Shane Plays 2022-02-04 | Stephen Chenault aka the Troll Lord of Castle & Crusades publisher Troll Lord Game joins to talk about what’s new with C&C and some wise principles he uses to run TLG that have helped them tremendously while other companies have encountered severe disruption during COVID. Plus: Steve has to do daily battle with Skynet for sales. The perfect timing of the emergence of crowdfunding for TTRPG companies. Steve’s honesty when asked if he’s ever considered giving up. Dissecting the current massive popularity of RPGs. What is Steve’s favorite monster, and why is it the Gibbering Mouther? How did Troll Lord Games get its name? Some comic book industry discussion. Tribute to David Middleton aka The Digital Dungeon Master. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #252 - 2/4/2022Like 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 Troll Lord Games: The Current State of Affairstrolldens.blogspot.com/2021/11/troll-lord-games-current-state-of.html Castles & Crusades Players Handbook 7th Printing - Free (Digital Version)trolllord.com/tlgstore/#!/Players-Handbook-7th-Pr-FREE-Digital/p/89198209/category=24093125 Troll Lord Games Continues to Leave a Mark | The Parallax Bloghttps://theparallaxview.blog/2022/01/31/troll-lord-games-continues-to-leave-a-mark-ttrpg/ DAVID MIDDLETON, The DIGITAL Dungeon Master 1973 - 2021 - "THANK YOU, DAVE!"youtube.com/watch?v=AZqmxrfcUmc---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
Mario Kart Hot Wheels Rainbow Road Raceway In Action!!! Shane Plays 2021-12-26 | My son wanted the Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway track for Christmas. This thing is huge (8 feet long if configured in a straight track). It's the USS Flagg of Hot Wheels toys! It's also really cool, has electronics and "Mario Kart weapons" that will randomly stop cars, etc.
RPG Artist Jeshields & Uncommon Monstrosities - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 251 - 11/19/2021 Shane Plays 2021-11-19 | A cool project to make 3D-printable RPG miniatures from Jeshield’s art. Plus! How did he build his RPG stock art business as the main part of his income? What was the RPG that influenced him to become an artist, and what piece of its art impacted him the most? Straight talk on the financials of the RPG art business. Comparing an artist website versus Patreon vs DriveThruRPG. The importance of a rate sheet. Beware the mighty werefrog!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #251 - 11/19/2021Like 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 Uncommon Monstrosities: 3D Printable Miniatures for your Tabletop Gaming Experiencekickstarter.com/projects/jeshields/uncommon-monstrosities Jeshields | Stock Art for the RPG Industryjeshields.com Jeshields - RPG Stock Art Patreonpatreon.com/jeshieldsJeshields on DriveThruRPG drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/7868/Jeshields ---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
D&D History: Game Wizards The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons w/ Jon Peterson – Ep 250 11-9-2021 Shane Plays 2021-11-09 | Gaming historian Jon Peterson works through the unhappy but fascinating drama of Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, and TSR to bring us the facts of it all regarding the two most important personalities and the most important company in RPG history. The legal battles over royalties and ownership of Dungeons & Dragons and TSR itself. What is a game, legally? The Eggbert Incident and its effect on TSR’s financials. Inflated number reporting and lavish expenditures. Gary Gygax walks into the ambush at Sheridan Springs thinking he has all the bullets. Lorraine Williams’s impact on financials by the numbers. Arneson’s last day at TSR. What discovery surprised Jon during his research? Some Sam Witwer love. More!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #250 - 11/9/2021Like 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 Game Wizards: The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragonsamazon.com/Game-Wizards-Dungeons-Dragons-Histories/dp/0262542951 The Ambush at Sheridan Springs: How Gary Gygax Lost Control of Dungeons & Dragonsmedium.com/@increment/the-ambush-at-sheridan-springs-3a29d07f6836 Game Wizards: TSR Financialshttp://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2021/09/game-wizards-tsr-financials.html Game Wizards: TSR Staffingplayingattheworld.blogspot.com/2021/09/game-wizards-tsr-staffing.html Game Wizards: D&D Development Timelineplayingattheworld.blogspot.com/2021/10/game-wizards-d-development-timeline.html Trying to Be Kind Podcast (they are working through The Elusive Shift by Jon)tryingtobekind.podbean.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
Horror Chat & Found Footage Movies - Shane Plays Geek Talk - Ep 249 - 10/27/2021 Shane Plays 2021-10-27 | Writer and “horror bottomless pit” Mark Pellegrini joins for a great horror movie discussion. Essential found footage movies. What makes found footage different from other types of movies? Horror franchises that forget their roots. Horror films adapted to TV series. Overlooked horror gems in the slasher genre. Analog horror. Halloween Kills, what makes Michael Myers scary, and how the Halloween franchise went way off the rails before the 2018 restart. The Burning versus Friday the 13th versus Sleepaway Camp. What’s the deal with the hockey mask in the Alone in the Dark movie from 1982? Romero’s zombie rules and social commentary. Heck, let’s throw in a little J-Horror, too. Mark’s writing and comics work including Kamen America and Black Hops. Bad Homer Simpson Jokes.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #249 - 10/27/2021Like 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 The Found Footage Movie List (Mostly Horror)shaneplays.com/found-footage-horror-movie-list What is Analog Horror?youtube.com/watch?v=An1OJXIMCTo ---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
Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG & Kickstarter Realities - Podcast Ep 248 - 10-15-2021 Shane Plays 2021-10-15 | Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition is the new RPG that adds depth and options to your 5E experience but avoids unnecessary complexity! Lots of love for the exploration pillar. Rethinking classes while keeping their core concepts. Meaningful decisions every time you level up. Modular heritage design. The journey can be the adventure. More! The dynamics, behind the scenes, and fiscal realities of Kickstarter campaigns. Stretch goal economics. Stretch goal fever. The U vs the hockey stick. Kicktraq and other services that "project" Kickstarter campaign totals. Revenue versus profit. Everyone has good ideas, executing a good idea is the hard part.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #248 - 10/15/2021Like 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 Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG on Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/enworld/level-up-advanced-5th-edition-a5e Level Up: Advanced 5E RPGlevelup5e.com EN Publishingenpublishingrpg.com Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 238 – 3-19-2021shaneplays.com/level-up-advanced-5e-a5e-sneak-preview-podcast Mythological Figures & Maleficent Monsters for 5E – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 224 – 7/16/2020shaneplays.com/mythological-figures-maleficent-monsters-5e-dnd-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
D&D Tomb of Annihilation Notes #12 - Nangalore Shane Plays 2021-09-28 | Visit the abandoned hanging gardens of Nangalore, complete with hallucinatory plants, carnivorous plants, eblis, and an eye-catching medusa. Black orchids. Locate Object targets. Do you identify spell scrolls differently than other magic items? A new patron means a new custom haiku!Main recap starts at 11:42Support the Shane Plays RPG & Tabletop Game Videos Patreon:patreon.com/dnd_rpg_tabletop_game_videosThis is an ongoing series of Shane's notes, thoughts, and tips for running the D&D adventure Tomb of Annihilation plus rules clarifications and DM / GM tips in general.
RPG Artist Ed Bickford aka Metal Robot - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 247 - 9-23-2021 Shane Plays 2021-09-23 | Ed Bickford aka Metal Robot is a tabletop RPG illustrator, syndicated cartoonist, comic book artist, and an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. Ed’s great to talk with and he’s very open in sharing honest thoughts on the hopes and trials of creators in the trenches. The business side of being a professional artist. Your art style finds you. Some tips for writers also apply to artists. The current state of mainstream comics. Five Nights at Freddie’s is totally (ok, not really) based on a true story.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #247 - 9/23/2021Like 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 Ed Bickford / Metal Robot on Artstationedbickford.artstation.com Ed Bickford / Metal Robot on Facebookfacebook.com/ed.bickford.35 Ed Bickford / Metal Robot on Instagraminstagram.com/metal_robotEd Bickford / Metal Robot on Twittertwitter.com/edwinbickford Ed Bickford / Metal Robot on Pinterestpinterest.com/edwinbickford The Phylactery RPG Zinekickstarter.com/projects/planetxgames/the-phylactery-an-old-school-heroic-fantasy-adventure-zine Neon Lords of the Toxic Wastelanddrivethrurpg.com/product/365656/Neon-Lords-of-the-Toxic-Wasteland-Core-Rulez?affiliate_id=488512 American Chop Suey - Comic Stripgocomics.com/american-chop-suey Birdlander graphic novelcomixology.com/The-Birdlander/comics-series/93562 ---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
Chiptunes with Matt Lister aka Cobra Commander Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 246 - 9/1/2021 Shane Plays 2021-09-01 | Matt Lister aka Cobra Commander joins to talk chiptune music, retrocomputing, and some classic G.I. Joe and Transformers. Trackers, hardware, and sound chips, oh my! What is MIDI (and can MIDI be chiptunes)? PAL, NTSC and electron guns. Atari 2600 game development and racing the beam. Yars’ Revenge had very tricky programming. Behold the Casio XW-PD1 Trackformer, aka the Millennium Falcon, and grovel before its amazingness.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #246 - 9/1/2021Like 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 Cobra Commander's Chiptunes youtube.com/channel/UCqEk4PpkeoHlK738h83o1Cg Matt’s Instagraminstagram.com/cobracommanderrulesMatt’s Twittertwitter.com/CobraYouFools Matthew Lister on Spotifyopen.spotify.com/artist/2yWikE7D9y14AwYoiPILCT Matthew Lister Classical Guitarhttp://www.matthewlister.com/wordpress LSDJ Little Sound DJ - Game Boy music sequencerlittlesounddj.com/lsd/index.php FamiTracker - free windows tracker for producing music for the NES/Famicom-systemshttp://famitracker.com Slocum Tracker - Web based Atari 2600 music tracker https://www.igorski.nl/apps/slocum-trackerArduino - Open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and softwarearduino.ccGenMDM - MIDI interface for the 16-bit Sega Genesis/Megadrivecatskullelectronics.com/products/genmdm SID-Wizard - Commodore 64 trackersourceforge.net/projects/sid-wizard Casio XW-PD1 Trackformercasio-intl.com/asia/en/emi/products/xw-pd1 Artiphon Instrument 1artiphon.com/pages/instrument1 Matt’s Chiptunes InspirationsLuc HashPixel PedantChipxel (?)Defense MechanismKemikzielRob HubbardBad Gear - The show about the world's most hated audio toolsyoutube.com/channel/UCOJVsjPZcE9HxsgPKCxZfAg MAGFest - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAGFest Steve Ballmer: Developersyoutube.com/watch?v=Vhh_GeBPOhs MIDI on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Theremin on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin 1950's SciFi Theremin Music DEMO (Sound Clips Only) JARichardsFilm 720pyoutube.com/watch?v=nYaT704C7_w The Visual Trick That Makes Yars’ Revenge Workretrovolve.com/the-visual-trick-that-makes-yars-revenge-work Matt Barton interviews George Sanger aka "The Fat Man" on Matt ChatMatt Chat 143: Introducing The Fat Man (George Sanger)youtube.com/watch?v=yp2ESjStMbU Matt Chat 144: The Fat Man Talks Businessyoutube.com/watch?v=cE4AjdWtdnM Matt Chat 145: Why The Fat Man?youtube.com/watch?v=nFiSv-z98rY Matt Chat 147: Wing Commander, Ultima Underworld, and The 7th Guest with The Fat Manyoutube.com/watch?v=TVDiKGTRTE8 Matt Chat 148: The Fat Man's Topiary Creaturesyoutube.com/watch?v=ttno9RAQZOE ---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
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 Worlds Largest Steam Locomotive in North Little Rock - August 26, 2021 Shane Plays 2021-08-28 | Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014:-The world's largest steam locomotive-The only Big Boy in operation today and one of only eight that still exist-Built in 1941 by the American Locomotive Company-Returned to service in 2019 after sitting dormant for almost 6 decadesBig Boy 4014 visited North Little Rock, AR on August 26, 2021 and attracted thousands of people.From Wikipedia:Union Pacific 4014, also known as the "Big Boy", is a steam locomotive owned and operated by the Union Pacific (UP) as part of their heritage fleet. It is a four-cylinder simple articulated 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy" type built in 1941 by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Schenectady, New York. No. 4014 is the only operating Big Boy of the eight that remain in existence.The locomotive operated in revenue service until 1959, when it was donated to the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society in late 1961 and thereafter displayed in Fairplex at the RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona, California. In 2013, UP re-acquired the locomotive and launched a restoration project at their Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In May 2019, No. 4014 was operated for the first time after sitting dormant for almost six decades. It ran its first excursion, doubleheaded with Union Pacific 844, three days later on May 4, 2019. Now part of the Union Pacific's heritage fleet, it now operates in excursion service, in addition to hauling revenue freight during ferry movesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_4014Music: "All the Fixings" by Zachariah Hickman from Youtube's Audio Library.
Tékumel Revisited with Victor Raymond - Episode 245 - 7-31-2021 Shane Plays 2021-07-31 | Tékumel is a deep setting with published fiction, multiple tabletop RPGs, a miniatures wargaming scene, and more. We revisit this fascinating science-fantasy world with Tékumel Foundation president Victor Raymond. Learn how Tékumel and the Empire of the Petal Throne are so much more than just the "first RPG setting published" (and its creator Professor M.A.R. Barker is a fascinating character). Different versions of Tékumel RPG games. What is the important role the Tékumel Foundation plays? Cons with Tékumel gaming. Tékumel has a video game. Some OD&D history. Some love for Elder Scrolls and Morrowind. Shane and Victor have an udderly good time with the bad joke of the week.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #245 - 7/31/2021Like 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 Tékumel: The Empire of the Petal Throne & M.A.R. Barker with Robert Alberti – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 232 – 11-13-2020shaneplays.com/tekumel-empire-of-the-petal-throne-mar-barker-robert-alberti-podcastTékumel gaming products at Noble Knight Games:nobleknight.com/Search?text=tekumelBethorm Tékumel RPG at Jeff Dee’s UNI Gamesdrivethrurpg.com/product/138315/Bethorm-the-Plane-of-Tekumel-RPG?affiliate_id=488512FATE of Tékumel RPG (forthcoming)http://fateoftekumel.blogspot.comTékumel Miniatures Sources:Howard Fielding’s 28mm miniaturesThe Tékumel Projectthetekumelproject.blogspot.comThe Tékumel Club (shopping and ordering)thetekumelclub.blogspot.comJeff Dee’s Uni Games Bethorm Paper Minis:drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=bethorm+paper+minis?affiliate_id=488512Choice of the Petal Throne - Tékumel Computer Gamechoiceofgames.com/petal-throneDragon #24 (Volume 3 #10) - “Choir Practice at the First Church of Lawful Evil (Orthodox) - The Ramifications of Alignment” Lawrence Schick article on RPG pantheonsTékumel Discord Server invitediscord.gg/v535Q9X4msTékumel Facebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/16107501733---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
Jack Vance, The Dying Earth & the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG w/ Julian Bernick - Ep 244 - 7-14-2021 Shane Plays 2021-07-14 | RPG Designer Julian Bernick on Jack Vance’s The Dying Earth book series and the new Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG setting based on it. Why is it such a cool world to read about and play in? How much influence did The Dying Earth have on Gary Gygax and D&D? Hint: a lot. What was DCC’s design philosophy and what was the thought behind its extra dice types? Long-form Lovecraftian poetry. How to say grognard. More!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #244 - 7/14/2021Like 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 DCC Dying Earth Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/devillich/dcc-dying-earth Jack Vance on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_VanceThe Dying Earth on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Earth"Jack Vance & the D&D Game" by Gary Gygaxarchive.org/stream/gary_gygax_jack_vance/gary_gygax_jack_vance_djvu.txt Spellburn: A Podcast about the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPGhttp://spellburn.com Nowhere City Nights, Julian's third-party modern noir setting for DCC RPGdrivethrurpg.com/product/186498/Nowhere-City-Nights-DCC-RPG Castle Bash: A Record of the Most Unfortunate Doings at Castle Bash - As Told by an Unnamed Poet who was Never Seen Againamazon.com/Castle-Bash-Record-Unfortunate-Unnamed/dp/0982933584 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
D&D Veteran David Zeb Cook Interview - Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep 243 - 7/1/2021 Shane Plays 2021-07-01 | Zeb Cook’s RPG design history includes such important highlights as the "Expert" portion of B/X D&D, AD&D 2nd Edition, Oriental Adventures, Planescape, Star Frontiers, and more! He’s also had career highlights in video games including City of Villains, Fallout 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online. Did you know AD&D 2nd Edition had a significant playtest effort (and why wasn’t the armor class system changed then)? Whose idea was it to have the first wilderness adventure, why were there dinosaurs in The Isle of Dread, and why was it set on an island? Crashing on Gary Gygax’s couch. What strange business venture did TSR make that had Zeb in stitches?Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #243 - 7/1/2021Like 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 David Cook (game designer) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cook_(game_designer) David "Zeb" Cook at D&D Lore Wikidungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/David_%22Zeb%22_Cook David "Zeb" Cook at RPG Geek rpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/353/david-zeb-cook David "Zeb" Cook | Board Game Designer | BoardGameGeekboardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/353/david-zeb-cook/linkeditems/boardgamedesigner ---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
FASERIP Tactics - Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 242 - 6/22/2021 Shane Plays 2021-06-23 | FASERIP Tactics is the tactical superhero miniatures game based on the rules from the classic TSR Marvel Superheroes RPG. Developer Ned Leeds shares the amazing and incredible feats this game brings to the table! It's monstrous fun, and it's FREE.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #242 - 6/22/2021Like 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 FASERIP Tactics http://faseriptactics.azurewebsites.net/index.html FASERIP Tactics Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/1748764718696645
ACE: Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG - Episode 241 - 5/29/2021 Shane Plays 2021-05-29 | The new Awfully Cheerful Engine (ACE) RPG with Russ "Morrus" Morrissey of E.N. Publishing. ACE is an action-comedy RPG inspired by a frightfully cheerful game from the 80s that’s quick and fun to play. Plus: A Level Up Advanced 5E RPG project update. Giant monkeys punching giant lizards. Sketch comedy writing. Sea Monkeys. How to watch Eurovision. It's awfully contentful!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #241 - 5/29/2021Like 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 Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG on Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-awfully-cheerful-engine-an-rpg-of-action-comedy Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG websiteawfullycheerfulengine.com Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG Character Builderawfullycheerfulengine.com/build-your-hero-1 Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 238 – 3-19-2021shaneplays.com/level-up-advanced-5e-a5e-sneak-preview-podcast Sea Monkeys Wikipedia Pageen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea-Monkeys ---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
Marvels MCU Phase 4 Begins! - Shane Plays Ep. 240 - 5/21/2021 Shane Plays 2021-05-22 | On scarlet sorcery and heroic wings, Phase 4 of the MCU has arrived! What did Shane and friends of the show Richard McBain and William Brackeen think of WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? Are they excited for Phase 4 in general? Plus! An overview of everything currently on the MCU’s Phase 4 slate! Tune in, True Believers!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #240 - 5/21/2021Like 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 Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four at Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Four Marvel Phase 4 Timeline: Here's When Each Movie Will Be Released | The Wrapmsn.com/en-us/movies/news/marvel-phase-4-timeline-heres-when-each-movie-will-be-released/ar-BB1gjFqo Marvel’s Reportedly Made Another Offer To John Krasinski For Fantastic Four | We Got This Coveredwegotthiscovered.com/movies/marvels-reportedly-offer-john-krasinski-fantastic ---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
D&D Tomb of Annihilation Notes #11 - Kir Sabal Shane Plays 2021-04-04 | It's cliff climbing, aarakocra, benevolent machinations by Teacher, and surprise royal progeny at the mountain monastery of Kir Sabal! This is an important location for the overall campaign and our party has reached a significant milestone in their adventure. Shield guardian amulets. Casting Burning Hands in an enclosed space.Main recap starts at 20:00Support the Shane Plays RPG & Tabletop Game Videos Patreon:patreon.com/dnd_rpg_tabletop_game_videosThis is an ongoing series of Shane's notes, thoughts, and tips for running the D&D adventure Tomb of Annihilation plus rules clarifications and DM / GM tips in general.
Zack Snyders Justice League - Snyder Cut - Shane Plays Ep 239 - 3/31/2021 Shane Plays 2021-04-01 | After years of denials of its existence, the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League is here! Comedian and friend of the show Michael Brown joins Shane for a deep dive on Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon’s versions of the movie. Is one better than the other? Does it mainly come down to fun vs gravitas? Green Lantern and Aquaman digressions. Mike is a true Aquaman fan. Shane tries and fails to do a ghastly Joker laugh.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #239 - 3/31/2021Like 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 Thank you to the #ReleasetheSnyderCut Movement for raising $500k for suicide preventionafsp.org/story/thank-you-to-the-releasethesnydercut-movement-for-raising-500k-for-suicide-prevention Why The Snyder Cut of Justice League Isn't Widescreenign.com/articles/zack-snyder-cut-justice-league-widescreen-fullframe Rotten TomatoesJustice League: 40%Zack Snyder’s Justice League: 73%Justice League Movie & The State Of The DCEU! – Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 125shaneplays.com/justice-league-movie-and-state-of-the-dceu-radio-show-podcast-ep-125 ---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
Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview - Shane Plays Geek Talk - Episode 238 - 3/19/2021 (D&D) Shane Plays 2021-03-19 | Level Up: Advanced Fifth Edition RPG is coming and Russ “Morrus” Morrissey of E.N. Publishing provides a sneak preview! A5E is an expanded version of 5E, adding more depth and options yet still backward compatible with 5E. Among lots of other cool stuff, the exploration pillar gets much love, a revamped heritage and culture system is coming, monster signs appear, and get ready for combat maneuvers! Plus: The Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG. Shane and Russ are excited for Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Who would win: Sarah Jessica Parker versus the Justice League. The resurgence of sea shanties.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 238 - 3/19/2021Like 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 Level Up: Advanced 5th Editionlevelup5e.comMorrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Newsenworld.orgMorrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Podcastmorrus.podbean.comAllies & Adversaries: NPCs for D&D 5th Edition Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/enworld/allies-and-adversaries-npcs-for-dandd-5th-editionWOIN RPG: What’s O.L.D. is N.E.W.http://www.woinrpg.comJudge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD RPGworldsof2000adrpg.comUnderstanding the D&D DMs Guild & 5th Edition SRD / OGLshaneplays.com/understanding-the-dms-guild-5th-edition-srd-oglWhy The Snyder Cut of Justice League Isn't Widescreenign.com/articles/zack-snyder-cut-justice-league-widescreen-fullframe---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
DDO Light Gravity Glitch - Dungeons & Dragons Online Shane Plays 2021-03-04 | A temporary Light Gravity glitch lets a player jump to places that are normally inaccessible in Sharn's Clifftop Tower District in DDO Dungeons & Dragons Online.
D&D & RPGs: Timeless DM & Player Advice - Shane Plays Shane Plays 2021-03-01 | In 1979, Gary Gygax listed some advice for DMs and Players in the famous The Keep on the Borderlands introductory module for Basic Dungeons & Dragons. How does this advice hold up 40 years later? Special shout out to Creighton Broadhurst of Raging Swan Press.Shane Plays RPG & Tabletop Game Videos Patreonpatreon.com/dnd_rpg_tabletop_game_videosTimeless Advice From Keep on the BorderlandsBy Creighton Broadhurstcreightonbroadhurst.com/timeless-advice-from-keep-on-the-borderlandsRaging Swan Pressragingswanpress.comHow To Be A Good DM (And How To Know If You Are) – Shane Plays Episode 220 – 4/25/2020PODCAST LINKshaneplays.com/how-to-be-a-good-dm-podcastHow To Be A Good DM (And How To Know If You Are) – Shane Plays Episode 220 – 4/25/2020YOUTUBE LINKyoutube.com/watch?v=F3SrPg26sjkFind more content at shaneplays.com
Geek News Cavalcade - Shane Plays Ep. 237 - 2/22/2021 Shane Plays 2021-02-23 | It’s a veritable cavalcade of geeky news goodness! All Your Base 20th anniversary, WandaVision, Chinese CRPGs, The Burning Crusade for WoW Classic, McDonalds Pokemon scalper frenzy, Babylon 5, Red Dwarf, Day of the Dead TV series, Batman: The Animated Series, Godzilla vs Kong, The Snyder Cut, Fan buyout of DC Comics?, Spawn expanded comics universe, Dragonlance, puppet D&D and more! Plus: Shane rants a bit about DC Comics and event based comics in general.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #237 - 2/22/2021Show notes:shaneplays.com/geek-news-cavalcade-podcastLike 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 ---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
Space Wreck Demo - CRPG - Lets Play Shane Plays 2021-02-09 | Shane takes a look at the demo of Space Wreck, an intentionally short hardcore roleplaying game. P.S. Cambots suck.Game description from Pahris Entertainment SIA: A passenger shuttle is damaged after a pirate attack and you must find replacement parts on a nearby derelict space ship. -- An intentionally short hardcore role playing game that borrows as much as possible from the best isometric RPGs (Fallout, Fallout 2, Arcanum).
Geneforge 1 - Mutagen Demo - CRPG - Lets Play Shane Plays 2021-02-06 | Shane checks the first part of the demo of Geneforge 1 – Mutagen, a unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. You are one of the Shapers, wizards with the awesome power to create life. Want a tool, a trap, an army? You summon it into existence. You create mighty beasts, and they totally obey you. Usually.But now? Your creations want to rebel. Will you crush them? Or help them?Geneforge 1 – Mutagen offers unmatched freedom in how you play. Use magic or your deadly pets to crush your enemies. Or, use trickery, diplomacy, and stealth to win the game without ever attacking a foe. Choose between a host of rival factions or just destroy everything. Defeat the final boss, or switch sides and join him. Fight alone with blades, missiles, or magic, or create your own army of custom-made mutant monsters.Geneforge is an epic fantasy adventure with over eighty zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Choose from dozens of skills, abilities, and pets to reach a vast array of different endings. The coming rebellion will scorch your continent. Who will win? It will be up to you.Geneforge 1 – Mutagen is a total remaster of the 20-year old indie classic.
Sword Coast Legends Story Mode #51 - Lets Play Shane Plays 2021-02-02 | The Underdark unfolds (barely) as we continue flailing around the Forlorn Cliffs with a terrible sense of direction but make progress working out the main puzzle to continue. Illydia and Hommet level up. We put the beat down on Drow cultists and assassins and various evil beasties.This a let's play of the single-player campaign of Sword Coast Legends.Set in the lush and vibrant world of the Forgotten Realms, Sword Coast Legends offers an all-new way to enjoy the time-tested magic of playing Dungeons & Dragons as a shared storytelling experience. With a deep narrative developed by a team of long-time industry veterans and a partnership with Wizards of the Coast, the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends brings the world of Faerûn home like never before.
D&D Tomb of Annihilation Notes #10 - Orolunga Shane Plays 2021-01-31 | The strange, fantastic and helpful ziggurat of Orolunga with its elusive guardian naga. Montaging travel with player input. Portent dice. Does paralyzed end concentration? Disengage and movement. A new patron haiku.Main recap starts at 15:45Support the Shane Plays RPG & Tabletop Game Videos Patreon:patreon.com/dnd_rpg_tabletop_game_videosThis is an ongoing series of Shane's notes, thoughts, and tips for running the D&D adventure Tomb of Annihilation plus rules clarifications and DM / GM tips in general.
Most Anticipated Geek Movies of 2021 - Episode 236 - 1/18/2021 Shane Plays 2021-01-19 | It’s the fifth annual team-up with Arkansas talk radio legend Dave Elswick for our Most Anticipated Geek Movies of 2021! What made the cut? How did our picks from last year hold up? Dave and Shane’s thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984. Dave’s theory on The Empire Strikes Back. Ed and Elizabeth Warren. Dave thinks Shane looks like Jerry Garcia. Press Play!Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #236 - 1/18/2021Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysShane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.http://kryptonradio.comListen 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 ---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 Lost City of Gaxmoor 5E Quick Look - Troll Lord Games Shane Plays 2021-01-09 | Shane takes a first look at the book and materials from The Lost City of Gaxmoor's conversion to Fifth Edition from Troll Lord Games.The Lost City of Gaxmoor is a sandbox adventure designed for characters that range from 1st to 10th level written by Luke and Ernie Gygax (playtested by the late, great Gary E. Gygax). You can begin adventures in Gaxmoor immediately or if you wish to integrate it It is designed for parties that range in size from 1-18 with only minor adjustments to monsters and encounters. It was originally published for Castles & Crusades and has now been converted to 5E.youtube.com/watch?v=GzEiU9edNZA
The Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity with Jon Peterson - Ep. 235 Shane Plays 2020-12-22 | Jon Peterson discusses The Elusive Shift, his newest in-depth book about role-playing game history. The importance of fanzines to the hobby and researching its history. Where did the term “role-playing game” come from? The history of “roll-playing” vs “role-playing”. Letting the dice tell the story vs GM fudging. Some dice history. Platonic solids and the nature of reality. What was Gary Gygax’s design reason for saving throws? The three types of wargamers. A D&D cookbook. Orc bacon. Bonus bad jokes.Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #235 - 12/22/2020Like what you hear?Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon!patreon.com/shaneplaysShane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.http://kryptonradio.comListen 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 The Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identityamazon.com/Elusive-Shift-Role-Playing-Identity-Histories/dp/0262044641Fanzines beget blogs by Roger Ebertrogerebert.com/roger-ebert/fanzines-beget-blogs Playing at the World: Identifying the Dice of the 1970splayingattheworld.blogspot.com/2020/02/identifying-dice-of-1970s.htmlPlaying at the World Episode #2: Identifying 1970s Diceyoutube.com/watch?v=Yqt3A1bpoYA Lee Gold on Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Gold ---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
