Happy Hour at the Old Timer Tavern

Happy Hour at the Old Timer Tavern

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Happy Hour at the Old Timer Tavern episodes

  • E12 - Do You Believe in Magic?

    What does Magic do in the world of Dungeons and Dragons?  What do we like about High Fantasy games?  What do we like about Low Fantasy Games?  What role does magic play in a fictional society?  This and more on this week's episode.  This episode was recorded live on twitch.tv/LanternNoir.  Feel free to follow Greybeard at @GreybeardTavern on the Twitters.  Email comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]

    1 hr 17 min
  • E11 - PVP

    Grey and Lantern came upon the tale of a player confused by turns of events in his game.  Another player had forced his character to convert to a new faith and they wanted advice on how to respond.  Well, the Old Timers of the Old Timers Tavern have opinions and happily weighed in.  This episode was recorded live on twitch.tv/LanternNoir.  Feel free to follow Greybeard at @GreybeardTavern on the Twitters.  Email comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]


    1 hr 18 min
  • E10 - Running a session 0

    The best way to ensure a good game is to have a good start, and that means a plan to start before you start.  This week Grey and Lantern lay out their best and worst campaign starts.  Emails are welcome at [email protected] or give a follow to @GreyBeardTavern on Twitter.

    1 hr 24 min
  • E9 - Sandboxes vs Rollercoasters

    How do you plan a good Dungeons and Dragons game?  Do you release your party into a sandbox of fun, layered with pit falls, fair maidens and cat poop?  Or do you put them on a rollercoaster of thrills chills and very little choice?  Grey and Lantern dig deep into the two play styles and share their experiences.  Emails are welcome at [email protected] or give a follow to @GreyBeardTavern on Twitter.

    1 hr 23 min
  • E8 - You're just an angry DM

    A particular meme came across Noir's news feed.  He showed it to Grey and suddenly they had ALL the thoughts.  This week the two take on how to deal with being an Angry DM.

    1 hr 18 min
  • E6 - The Creative Process

    So how do you write a game?  Where do ideas for campaigns come from?  What advice do you have for new DMs wanting to craft their own adventures?  Grey and Noir go after these and audience questions this week.


    1 hr 29 min
  • E5 - Let the Old Be New Again

    This week, Noir and Grey talk about their favorite old campaigns, entertain questions from the audience and discuss what modules and campaigns they would like to see brought into the modern day to be part of 5th Edition.

    Music is provided by Wally Pleasant.

    1 hr 23 min
  • E3 - Of Wheelchairs and Weapons

    With the announcement of Candlekeep Mysteries, it seems that DnD found itself embroiled in controversy:  what happens when you design a dungeon to be wheelchair accessible?  The two weigh in with their experiences with inclusion, accessibility and the future of gaming.

    Special thanks for Wally Pleasant for our opening music.

    1 hr 31 min
  • E4 - Is DND a Story Telling Game?

    Is Dungeons and Dragons a Story Telling Game?  Is it a tactical combat game?  Is it both?  Neither?  Grey and Noir delve into their experiences playing, running and storytelling with the greatest RPG of all time.

    Special thanks for Wally Pleasant for our opening music.

    1 hr 21 min

About Happy Hour at the Old Timer Tavern

From the publisher's feed

What happens when two Elder Gamers get talking about the way things were? The kids tell them to start a podcast. Drawing on nearly 70 years of collective RPG gaming experience, GreyBeard (of @Greybeardtavern on Twitter) and Lantern Noir (of LanternNoir on Twitch) come together to talk about the "Old Days" and the "New Games". Feedback and questions can be emailed to: [email protected]