Gnoll Country for Old Men

It's the end of the (TTRPG) world as we know it, and I feel fine. This week we're talking about one of the powerhouses of the indie tabletop roleplaying scene, Powered by the Apocalypse! This 2d6 based narrative heavy system is a player favorite, and has been used for games ranging from superheroes to dungeon crawls and so much more!

Welcome to season 2 of Gnoll Country for Old Men! We're celebrating Gnollvember by doing an episode dedicated to that mis-understood hyena demonspawn monster, the Gnoll! From its origins in early fantasy fiction, to the decision to make them hyena themed, to ideas for how to run space gnolls, we talk about it all.

The formalized version of sitting around a campfire telling scary stories, Horror TTRPGs have been around for a long time. We discuss some of the most interesting games out there, and learn what each of them is good for.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the gamestore... Spooky season continues, as we discuss Slasher films, their influence on tabletop games, and what you can play if you're looking to get a horrifically good game for Halloween!

Cosmic horror! The awakening of ancient elder gods, the alienation of man in an uncaring universe, the discovery of sanity melting forgotten civilizations... and also a lot of board games. The works of HP Lovecraft have influenced a lot of games, and we're going to talk about them.

As we enter spooky season, it's time to talk about one of the classic horror monsters and how they fit into tabletop games, board games, and RPGs. That's right, zombies! They eat your brains, they shuffle around aimlessly, and they provide social commentary on the nature of man.

Think tabletop miniatures games look cool, but don't know how to start playing them? Want to learn about options beyond just dropping an entire paycheck on a Warhammer army? Feel like painting all the models and rolling all the dice? Then this is the episode you've been waiting for!

We're talking about Eberron! Our favorite modern DnD setting, a rip-roaring land of pulp adventures, noir intrigue, magic slinging robots, and lightning trains!

In this educational episode, our hosts delve into the world of miniatures! Learn how to get started cultivating your collection of tiny figures for fantasy games, science fictions games, and anything else. With tips on painting, where to buy figures, and much, much more.

It's time to talk about a classic and beloved setting: Planescape! Journey across the outlands, visit the outer planes, the inner planes, and Sigil, the City of Doors! We love this setting. Wizards of the Coast better not mess it up when they do a re-release.