In this episode I discuss the mechanics vs. the lore of D&D, the latter of which has in many ways become self-referential. What’s essential and what can be tossed before it’s not D&D anymore?

In this episode I discuss the mechanics vs. the lore of D&amp;D, the latter of which has in many ways become self-referential. What’s essential and what can be tossed before it’s not D&amp;D anymore?

D&Disms: The Worldbuilder’s Lament

A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. 
 
 
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A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com. You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe: http://www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist #oldschoolessentials #d&d5e #mongoosetraveller #talesofthevaliant #morkborg

A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. 
 
 
Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com.
 
 
You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe:
 
 
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#oldschoolessentials 
#d&amp;d5e 
#mongoosetraveller
#talesofthevaliant
#morkborg

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