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A big pot of old school RPG stew. Cover art photo provided by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@cadop... more
FAQs about Down in a Heap:How many episodes does Down in a Heap have?The podcast currently has 316 episodes available.
February 21, 2022Call-in Bonanza 29Calls from Colin, Jason, Taylor, Daniel, and Joe. Announcement of the latest Midderzine prize. And various sundry rambling nonsense from Yours Truly....more55minPlay
January 27, 2022Quickie Thought: The Lord of AvariceI often get hung up on some insignificant mental roadblock. Here’s my (likely unoriginal) idea for overcoming one....more8minPlay
January 23, 2022Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall... Who’s the Biggest Failure of Them All? Me.Some more self reflection as I come to grips with my complete failure as a game referee over the past few years. I outline my plans to turn this around and succeed in just running a *#%&ing game....more48minPlay
January 17, 2022Down in a Heap, the RPG: AdvancesTalkings discretionary special abilities that players choose for their PC in DiaH, the RPG. I call them Advances (for now). Plus a new Midderzine contest giveaway and calls from Daniel, Jason, and Menion (aka Rob). Enjoy!...more1hPlay
January 15, 2022Why the hell do I play these kookie games?A gap in gaming has me rambling on my commute to work. Self reflection about why I play TTRPGs and what do I hope to get out of them?...more28minPlay
December 30, 2021Holiday Hubbub: Call-in Bonanza 28The holiday rush hasn’t finished me...yet. And with lots of help from my podcasting friends, another bonanza is here, and another year of podcasting is in the books. Calls about advancement in the DiaH RPG and damage rolls in Into the Odd. Happy New Year!...more43minPlay
December 01, 2021Down in a Heap, the RPG Pt 3: Advancement + CallsHow do PCs advance in level in DiaH? Plus a new theme song rendition, a heretical combat option for Into the Odd, and calls and conversation from Jason, Rich, Joe, Daniel, & Evil Jeff. Enjoy!...more55minPlay
November 22, 2021Call-in Bonanza 27: Let’s Talk DiaH, the RPGDesign goals plus calls from Daniel, Jason, and Taylor discussing movement, charges, reach weapons, parrying, ganging up, encumbrance, Xpts, and magic systems. Plus another musical entry!...more57minPlay
November 20, 2021Down in a Heap, the RPG: Pt. 2, Action!2nd part of the DiaH RPG development focusing on encounters, action, and combat. Plus calls from Jason, Joe, and Daniel...and who is singing the theme song this episode? Tune in to see 😁....more1h 3minPlay
November 13, 2021Down in a Heap, the RPG - 1st StepsI discuss the attributes and base mechanics of my Frankenstein game inspired by Into the Odd (Chris McDowall), Maze Rats & Knave (Ben Milton), and Best Left Buried (Zachary Cox). Plus calls from Safer, Jason, and Daniel....more54minPlay
FAQs about Down in a Heap:How many episodes does Down in a Heap have?The podcast currently has 316 episodes available.