Gamer's Tavern Podcast

Chainmail bikinis, cosplayer harassment, lack of female protagonists,  and more. Gaming culture has many issues regarding sexism and in Part  One of our episode on Sexism, Feminism, and Gaming; we identify the  problem areas that make women feel excluded, marginalized,  uncomfortable, or even fearful.  

(Originally released July 8, 2014) 

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Have an amazing idea that’s too niche or too original to make it through  the gatekeepers at the publishers? Whether it’s a game, a novel, or  something else: Publish it yourself! Learn how to do just that, the  strengths and challenges of self-publishing, and how to get your product  to the public.  

(Originally released July 19, 2014) 

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How does live action roleplaying differ from tabletop roleplaying? What  different kinds of LARPs are there? We’ve got a huge panel of guests to  talk about just that and to give you valuable tips to start LARPing or run your own event!  

(Originally released July 27, 2014) 

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Very important but very overlooked, art has been a part of gaming since  the start of the hobby. But what goes into making the art for game  books? How can art change a game without altering a word? And why does Rob Liefeld come up when we’re talking about artists?  

(Originally released on August 6, 2014) 

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Gaming luminaries Chris Pramas and Sean Patrick Fannon join us to talk  about those shared experiences all gamers have. From the first time you  played, your first set of dice, your first time behind the DM screen,  and the first time you lose a character. Remember running into That Guy?  Or that first time you realized you were speaking a foreign language?  We’re talking about all those old memories and those milestones that new  gamers have to look forward to.  

(Originally released on August 12, 2014) 

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Diet? Exercise? On my gaming podcast? It’s more likely than you think.  And not nearly as bad as you fear. This episode, we talk about the small  lifestyle changes you can make to feel better and game longer! 

(Originally released on October 21, 2014) 

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Most gamers get their start in a dungeon crawl. Many of the classic  modules from the system are dungeon crawls. Why do these style  adventures stick with us so much? What makes them so much fun? How can  we keep them relevant in the 21st century? Join us to find out  everything you need to know about dungeon crawls. 

(Originally released on November 11, 2014) 

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You wanted to know what we thought, well here it is. Our opinion of the  new edition of Dungeons & Dragons. What’s to love, what’s to hate,  and what’s to compare endlessly to Pathfinder; we cover it all!  

(Originally released on December 24, 2014) 

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Want to see how conventions work? Maybe you want to start your on con?  We have the best gaming conventions in the country, both big and small,  to answer your questions about starting a convention!  

Guests: Sheena Colbath, Joe Charles, and Ed Doolittle  

(Originally released on December 30, 2014) 

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The year is 2050. Or 2053 or 2060 or 2070 or 2075 depending on the  edition. This is the Sixth World, where megacorporations dominate a  world where magic has returned and technology has advanced beyond our  wildest imagination. This episode, we talk about the campaign setting of  Shadowrun with a special musical appearance from Opti from the Neo-Anarchist Podcast.  

(Originally released on January 23, 2015) 

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