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Episode 0006, Part 7: The Game Wizards!


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Episode 0006, Part 7: The Game Wizards! 

Grab your player’s handbook, pencils, paper, and lucky 20 sided die, because it’s time to role for initiative! Join Albert Padilla and new guest Neal Robison as they finish out Chapter 0006 and discuss some of the more influential table top RPG’s of the 70’s and 80’s! The guys wrap this one up with a look back on the quintessential pen and paper game, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Introduction and Ready Player Neal 

Chapter 0006…what’s left? 

  • The Limerick
  • Ready Player One Contest
  • EOD 88
  • Mike Mika

GURPS (1986)

  • Game mechanics 
  • Steve Jackson Games vs. The United States Secret Service
  • The Cyberpunk Sourcebook

Champions (1981)

  • Game mechanics
  • Champions Online and City of Heroes

Car Wars (1980)

  • Gameplay and setup
  • More games in ziplock bags

Rolemaster (1985)

  • Origins
  • Tables and Calculations 

Tomb of Horrors (1975)

  • S1
  • Reception and reviews
  • YOU ARE GOING TO DIE
  • Sequels and legacy

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1977)

  • The Holy Trinity 
  • The AD&D Difference
  • The Basic Sets 
  • Origin of the name
  • Game system highlights
  • Never trust Chaotic Neutral 
  • “The Game Wizards”
  • Legacy and Pop Culture 

Hosts

  • Albert “The Game Wizard” Padilla
  • Neal “Mr. Snack Hack” Robison
    • Instagram and YouTube: Mr. Snack Hack

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