Dice in Mind

We are back to games!  This week we talk about some of the major features we like in Pathfinder, including our thoughts about the changes to the action economy from First to Second editions.  We also drop a few hints as to what you can expect in the coming weeks.  That's right...we are circling back to the true purpose of Dice in Mind to explore the intersection of RPGs and real life.

Along the way, we refer to some interesting source material:

Pathfinder First Edition

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

This week we finally get around to exploring how economics manifests in some of our favorite roleplaying games.  We focus mostly on D&D, Star Wars, and Star Trek.

*NOTE:  We recorded this discussion while Brad's town was experiencing a fairly severe lightning storm.  The result is that he occasionally sounds pixelated.

Along the way, we refer to some interesting source material:

Acquisitions Incorporated

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

We conclude our exploration of religion across the range of RPGs from science-fiction to science-fantasy to fantasy.  Along the way, we consider the faith, spirituality, or creed of specific characters in some of our favorite canons.

*NOTE:  We recorded this discussion when we were still releasing episodes biweekly.  Now that Dice in Mind is a weekly podcast, it is possible that our "future" references are not quite accurate.

Along the way, we refer to some interesting source material:

Dragonlance Chronicles

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

We dive deep in this episode into matters of religion, spirituality, and belief as they manifest in the real world and present in our favorite RPGs and canons.  Join us for a lesson in how Brad and Jason became friends (although why they remain so is a question) and an honest discussion of belief at and away from the table.

*NOTE:  We recorded this discussion when we were still releasing episodes biweekly.  Now that Dice in Mind is a weekly podcast, it is possible that our "future" references are not quite accurate.

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

In this episode, we explore leadership in real life and analogously through serving as GM.  What does it mean to lead compassionately while getting the best out of others?  How can we lead in a manner that ensures everyone has a voice at the table?  Join us to explore these questions and more.

We also refer to Leadership in the Ready Room, which Jason co-wrote for StarTrek.com; and Gross and Altman's recently released Secrets of the Force.

*NOTE:  We recorded this discussion when we were still releasing episodes biweekly.  Now that Dice in Mind is a weekly podcast, it is possible that our "future" references are not quite accurate.

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

In this episode, we dive even deeper into the differences in mechanics and tone between D&D 1st Edition (aka, AD&D) and 5th Edition and tease the wonders that our coming in this fair podcast.

*NOTE:  We recorded this discussion when we were still releasing episodes biweekly.  Now that Dice in Mind is a weekly podcast, it is possible that our "future" references are not quite accurate.

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

Also, check out Leadership in the Ready Room, an article on leadership that Jason and his friend Aaron wrote for StarTrek.com. 

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

Featuring Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and 5th Edition.

That's right...Dice in Mind is going weekly!

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

In this episode, we review the mechanics and tone of D&D 1st Edition (aka, AD&D) in comparison to 5th Edition and the expectations of today's GM and players.

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a monthly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

Featuring Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition.

In this bonus episode, Brad interviews Jason and his friend and colleague Aaron about their recently published article on leadership through the lens of the grand captains of Star Trek.  You can find it here:

Lessons from the Ready Room

Stay tuned for Episode 10, when we return to the topic of leadership and other topics through the lens of RPGs!

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a monthly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

In this episode, we conclude our three-episode special with a deep dive into the philosophy, science, and faith of Star Trek.  

Welcome to Dice in Mind, a monthly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.

If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.

Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

Featuring Star Trek Adventures.