1d4cast Podcast - Gaming Topic Discussions, Actual Play One Shots for Review, and System Reviews

This month the gang gets together (sans Katie) to talk abouth One Roll Engine games. We get dwon into the gritty details of how to create your dicepool and interpret it as well as what all the funky dice types are. We also talk about Godlike and Wild Talents along with various settings and other games that use the O.R.E. system. I also talk about a new Actual Play series for Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition that I’m running. See show notes for links to the Actual Play and the Actual play iTunes feed.

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

This episode was recorded on 2/15/2016 using G+ Hangouts and recorded by routing the sound through a mixer and into Audacity. There is a quality issue with this episode as all of the voices are distorted. I was unable to fix this in post. We use Auphonic.com and Levelator to level and normalize the audio before editing in Audacity. This show has been minimally edited to remove a few gaps of silence and some quality issues.

Here are the show notes:

[Kickstarters]

* Tales of the Warrior Princesses (Kickstarter)

[Podcasts]

* Prismatic Tsunami (Podcast)

* Happy Jacks RPG Podcast (Podcast)

* VtM V20 Actual Play Series – Baltimore in Darkness 01 (New Actual Play Series)

* 1d4cast Actual Play Episodes in iTunes (New Actual Play Series)

[Games/Settings]

* A Dirty World (Game)

* Better Angels (Game)

* Cthulhulike (Game)

* Godlike (Game)

* Wild Talents (Game)

* Wild Talents: Grim War (Setting)

* Wild Talents: Progenitor (Setting)

* Monsters...

We had planned to talk about One Roll Engine games. However, with Henry sick and Paul unable to attend the recording, we decided to talk about board games. Some of us did our top five lists, while others built there list using different criteria.

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

This episode was recorded on 12/14/2016 using G+ Hangouts and recorded by routing the sound through a mixer and into Audacity. We use Auphonic.com and Levelator to level and normalize the audio before editing in Audacity. This show has been minimally edited to remove a few gaps of silence and some quality issues.

Here are the show notes:

[Bundles]

* Through the Breach Bundle (Bundle of Holding)

* Valiant Universe Bundle (Bundle of Holding)

[Kickstarters]

* Dice Coins 2 (Kickstarter)

* Constellation Dice Set (Kickstarter)

* X-Dice (Kickstarter)

* Harlem Unbound (Kickstarter)

[Podcasts]

* Prismatic Tsunami (Podcast)

* Weekly Savage Worlds GM Hangout: Youtube Channel (Podcast)

* Weekly Savage Worlds GM Hangout: iTunes (Podcast)

[Board Games and Card Games]

* Above and Below (Board Game)

* Bananagrams (Board Game)

* Settlers of Catan (Board Game)

* Ticket to Ride (Board Game)

* Compounded (Board Game)

* Love Letter (Card Game)

* Mille Bornes (Card Game)

* Guillotine (Card Game)

This episode is a little bit of a tangent. With only Steve, Paul, and James recording this month, we focus on games that have been made into movies. While we do talk about tabletop RPGs, larping, and board games; we also delve heavily into video games. This episode can get a little ranty.

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

This episode was recorded on 11/15/2016 using G+ Hangouts and recorded by routing the sound through a mixer and into Audacity. We use Auphonic.com and Levelator to level and normalize the audio before editing in Audacity. This show has been minimally edited to remove a few gaps of silence.

Here are the show notes:

[Bundles]

* Buffy & Angel Bundle (Bundle of Holding)

[Film Media – Tabletop RPGs]

* Mazes and Monsters (1982) (Movie)

* Dungeons & Dragons (1983-1985) (Animated TV Series)

* Dungeons & Dragons (2000) (Movie)

* D&D: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005) (Movie)

* D&D: The Book of Vile Darkness (2012) (Movie)

* Dark Dungeons (2014) (Movie)

* The Gamers (2002) (Movie)

* The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2008) (Movie)

* The Gamers: Hands of Fate (2013) (Movie)

* Gamers (2006) (Movie)

* Gamerz (2005) (Movie)

* The Record of the Lodoss War (1990) (Animated TV Series)

* Kindred: The Embraced (1996) (TV Series)

[Film Media – LARPing]

* Role Models (2008) (Movie)

* Knights of Badassdom (2013) (Movie)

[Film Media – Board Games]

* Clue (1985) (Movie)

* Battleship (2012) (Movie)

* Ouija (2014) (Movies)

* Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) (Movie)

This episode is a little bit of a tribute to the late Steven Russell of Rite Publishing, who tragically died in a car accident a few months ago. We are talking about diceless games as we jump between games that are have no randomizing mechanic to games that use other methods for randomization.

Scion 2nd Edition kickstarter is now live and fully funded!

TsunamiCon is soon! If you live in or around Wichita, KS do yourself a favor and check this event out!

Thank you to Zac C., David H., and Dan W. for all of your comments! We will get in touch to give you two $5 vouchers for the Pinnacle Web Store

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

This episode was recorded on 9/22/2016 using G+ Hangouts and recorded by routing the sound through a mixer and into Audacity. We use Auphonic.com to level and normalize the audio before editing in Audacity. This show has been slightly edited for content and removing long gaps of silence.

Here are the show notes:

[Conventions]

* TsunamiCon (Convention)

[Kickstarters and Bundles]

* Iron Kingdoms Bundle (Bundle of Holding)

* Deadlands Classic 20th Anniversary Edition (Kickstarter)

* Deadlands Reloaded: Good Intentions (Kickstarter)

* Interface Zero (Pathfinder Edition) (Kickstarter)

[Games]

* Active Exploits: Take Two (Game System)

* Bloode Island Diceless Swashbuckling Adventure (Supplement)

* CORPS: Diceless Conspiracy Roleplaying (Supplement)

* Dreamwalker: Diceless Roleplaying in the Land of Dreams (Supplement)

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This episode marks our 6th year as a podcast! Happy Anniversary to us! Despite the several months of off again and on again hiatus, we have done our best to stick to it.

Monica is working on a couple of projects and so with Neall the lead developer, we interview both of them about the upcoming Scion 2nd Edition game. Look for the Kickstarter in early September!

TsunamiCon is still looking for GMs/Games and attendees! If you live in or around Wichita, KS do yourself a favor and check this event out!

We are still doing the giveaway. We’ve had 2 entries by now, but be aware that supplies are limited, so its first come first serve basis. Listen to this episode to find out how to claim a voucher ($5 off coupon from PEG Inc).

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

This episode was recorded on 8/31/2016 using G+ Hangouts On Air. Only edited to remove large areas of silence.

Here are the show notes:

[Conventions]

* TsunamiCon (Convention)

* WashingCon 2 (Convention)

* COSCon/SibCon (Convention)li>

[Resources]

* The Onyx Path Publishing | Scion (Resource)

* The Onyx Path Publishing | Trinity Continuum (Resource)

* The Onyx Path Publishing Forum | Ask Neall Thread (Resource)

[Social Media]

* Neall’s Twitter Account (Resource)

* Monica’s Twitter Account (Resource)

In this episode, we perform a system analysis on Savage Worlds. We go throught the general rules as laid out in the Savage Worlds Deluxe 2nd Edition (we specifically reference the Explorers edition). We explore many of the official settngs released or licensed by Pinnacle Entertainment Group. We also provide several other resources for Savage Worlds goodness, all linked in the shownotes below.

We mourn the loss of Steven Russell of Rite Pubishing, who died in a fatal car accident earlier this month.

In happier news, TsunamiCon is a go! The kickstarter did not work out, but Erik and his team were able to come up with an agreement with the venue. Humble Bundle is selling Vampire: The Masquerade Revised 3rd Edition pdfs and epubs at Pay What You Want up to $33 for a total value of about $263. (Available until August 10th)

Also we are doing a giveaway. Supplies are limited, so its first come first serve basis. Listen to the episode to find out how to claim a voucher.

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

Here are the show notes:

[Conventions]

* TsunamiCon (Convention)

* WashingCon 2 (Convention)

* COSCon/SibCon (Convention)li>

* GenCon (Convention)

[Official Settings] (Not A Comprehensive list)

* 50 Fathoms (Game Setting)

* Accursed (Game Setting)

* Achtung! Cthulhu (Game Setting)

* Agents of Oblivion (Game Setting)

* Crime City [Free Product] (Game Setting)

* Daring Tales (Game Setting)

* Dealands Reloaded (Game Setting)

* Deadlands Noir (Game Setting)

* East Texas University (Game Setting)

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“Back once again for the renegade master, d4 damager, power to the people!” – Wildchild – Renegade Master (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJR_dX8i0ww)

In this episode, we are missing John (Yet again, maybe forever?), but Paul is now part of the main cast. So that is exciting! Also we have 1d4Con’s two best non-staff supporters joining us: Marian and David. We recorded with Google Hangouts “On Air”. The sound quality is again just okay, but it is the easiest way to record everyone. I used Auphonic.com to level the audio again before cleaning up the long pauses. Otherwise this episode is unedited.

[BIG ANNOUNCEMENT]:

We are switching webhosts and with all of the other and blogs and podcasts on dvd20.org either stalled or faded, we are letting it expire. Sometime soon dvd20.org will be gone and in the ashes, 1d4cast will live on as 1d4cast.org and probably continue to look familiar. 1d4con.com will continue to exist as well, but will be getting a facelift.

As for a Podcast family, I have talked with Erik From Metagamers Anonymous about joining their network, Prismatic Tsunami and he is welcoming us in!

We talk a lot about various convention experiences while asking Marian some GenCon-related questions, read an email from a listener, and talk about TsunamiCon’s Kickstarter.

The episode’s main topic is about RPG Conventions. We define what conventions are. We also discuss what their importance to the community is and categorize/compare different types of conventions. Several of us give Con Reports to for some of the conventions we have been to as an attendee or staff.

We hope that you enjoy the show. Look forward to some giveaways coming soon!

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

Here are the show notes:

[Kickstarters]

* TsunamiCon 2016 Kickstarter (Kickstarter) 12 Days to Go and still needs funding. Please spread the word!

[Conventions]

* 1d4con (Convention)

* AwesomeCon (Convention)

* COSCon/SibCon (Convention)li>

* Double Exposure cons (Metatopia/DEXCon/Dreamation/Maelstrom) (Convention)

* Fear The Con (Convention)

* GenCon (Convention)

* MAGFest (Convention)

* MEPACon (Convention)

* Origins Game Fair (Convention)

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We are officially back in action after a 7 month hiatus!

In this episode, we are missing John again and Andy was unable to be a guest, but we have Paul joining us. We recorded with Google Hangouts “On Air”. The sound quality is just okay. I used Auphonic.com to level the audio before cleaning up the pops and long pauses. Otherwise this episode is unedited.

We talk a little bit about our 1d4Con 2016 experience, other supportive podcasts, two current Kickstarters, as well as discuss website posts and facebook posts from our listeners.

The episode’s main topic is about Game Complexity. We define what we mean by “Game Complexity” and discuss various game mechanics and settings for various Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, and Card Games.

We hope that you enjoy the show. Look forward to some giveaways coming soon!

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Here is the 1d4Con 2016 Survey!

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community You can even leave us feedback on Stitcher Radio, iTunes, or event Google Play Music! We’d love to hear from you and will read your message on the next episode!

Here are the show notes:

[Podcasts & Kickstarters]

* Anti-bacterial Copper Alloy Dice (Kickstarter) 37 Days to Go and Already Funded

* Savage Rifts (Kickstarter) 45 hours to Go, 100% Funded

[Games & Resources]

* Anima: Beyond Fantasy (Game)

* Dungeon & Dragons (Game)

* Exalted 3rd Edition (Game)

* Fate Core (Game)

* GUMSHOE (Game)

* GURPS (Game)

* Heroes Wanted (Game)

* Last Night on Earth (Game)

* Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (Game)

* Mutants & Masterminds (Game)

* MythEnder (Game)

* No Rest For the Wicked (Game)

In this episode, we are missing John, and broadcasting LIVE with Google Hangouts “On Air”. We ran into a few glitches here and there, so the sound quality does suffer a little. We talk a little bit about games we have run or played in since the last recording, various upcoming conventions, current Kickstarters, as well as discuss website posts from our listeners.

The episode’s main topic is all about Powered by the Apocalypse Engine. We mostly discuss the MC duties, Core game mechanics, and character creation as well as moves. After that we list off several hacks of the game and give a brief overview of each.

We hope that you enjoy the show.

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community. We’d love to hear from you and will read your email on the next episode!

Here are the show notes:

[Conventions & Kickstarters]

* FG CON 7 – October 16-18, 2015 • Online (Convention)

* TridentCon 2015 – October 17 & 18, 2015 • Baltimore, MD (Charity Convention)

* TsunamiCon 2015 – October 23-25, 2015 • Wichita, KS (Convention)

* Metatopia – November 5-8, 2015 • Morristown, NJ (Convention)

* AetheCon IV – November 13-15, 2015 • Online (Convention)

* Origins Game Fair 2016 GM game submissions (Convention)

* Galaxy Incorporated RPG (Kickstarter) 10 Days to Go and Already Funded

* Sci-Fi Terrain Maps (Kickstarter) 40 Days to Go, 55% Funded

[Games, Hacks, & Resources]

* Apocalypse World (Game)

* Dungeon World (Game/Hack)

* Ghost Lines (Game/Hack)

* Monster of the Week (Game/Hack)

* Monsterhearts (Game/Hack)

* Night Witches (Game/Hack)

* No Rest For the Wicked (Game/Hack)

HAPPY 5 YEARS TO US!!!!!

In this episode, we are missing Katie, but we carry on regardless and talk a little bit about games we have run or played in since the last recording, various upcoming conventions, current Kickstarters, as well as discuss website posts from our listeners.

The episode’s main topic is a follow up to last month’s topic, but a more in-depth look at useful tools, Campaign Design: Tools. We have a discussion about different tools and books that my be useful to help a GM design a campaign.

We hope that you enjoy the show.

If you have any comments, feedback, system you want us to talk about, or even a topic you want us to discuss; either leave a comment on this episode’s post, send us an email, or use our Contact Page! You can also post to our Facebook Community and/or Google+ Community. We’d love to hear from you and will read your email on the next episode!

Here are the show notes:

[Conventions & Kickstarters]

* Gamers of Summer – September 5-7, 2015 • Harrisburg, PA (Convention)

* TsunamiCon 2015 – October 23-25, 2015 • Wichita, KS (Convention)

* Metatopia – November 5-8, 2015 • Morristown, NJ (Convention)

* Carolina Game Tables (Kickstarter) 15 Days to Go, Already Funded

* Lobotomy Board Game (Kickstarter) 5 Days to Go, Already Funded

* Numenera: Into the Ninth World (Kickstarter) 14 Days to Go, Already Funded

* Cultists of Cthulhu Board Game (Kickstarter) 7 Days to Go, Already Funded

[Tools & Resources]

* Obsidian Portal (Tool)

* Hero Lab (Tool)

* Realm Works (Tool)

* Roll20.net (Tool)

* d20 Pro (Tool)

* Fantasy Grounds (Tool)

* Campaign Cartographer (Tool)

* AutoREALM (Tool)

* Evernote (Tool)

* OneNote (Tool)

* Odyssey: The Complete Game Master’s Guide to Campaign Management (Resource)

* Masks: 1,000 Memorable NPCs for Any Roleplaying Game (Resource)

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