Have Games, Will Travel

The Return of the Durham 3 and My Relationship with Story GamesInspired by Episode 33 of the Durham 3--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Return of the Durham 3 and My Relationship with Story GamesInspired by Episode 33 of the Durham 3--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

OrcCon Wrap-up, Notes on Game Preparation, and Thoughts on the Role of System in RPGs

• 0:37 - Beware the Ides of March! I'm back, after a brief hiatus to run the RPG department at Strategicon. To see what I played there, check out A Fistful of Games.
• 3:34 - This show is a member of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
• 3:42 - I begin answering a pair of questions from a listener by starting with the idea of fostering character-driven play.
• 14:39 - I get to the second question and talk about my techniques for game preparation.
• 20:13 - Don Dehm from Pulp Gamer (with whom I got the chance to play some games at OrcCon) says hello.
• 20:19 - Inspired by something the Sons of Kryos said in episode 36, I talk about what excites me about the role of system in roleplaying games.
• 32:06 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
• 32:15 - That's it for now. I'll be back in a few weeks, after the Game Chef competition and the Nerdly Beach Party.

--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

OrcCon Wrap-up, Notes on Game Preparation, and Thoughts on the Role of System in RPGs

• 0:37 - Beware the Ides of March! I'm back, after a brief hiatus to run the RPG department at Strategicon. To see what I played there, check out A Fistful of Games.
• 3:34 - This show is a member of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
• 3:42 - I begin answering a pair of questions from a listener by starting with the idea of fostering character-driven play.
• 14:39 - I get to the second question and talk about my techniques for game preparation.
• 20:13 - Don Dehm from Pulp Gamer (with whom I got the chance to play some games at OrcCon) says hello.
• 20:19 - Inspired by something the Sons of Kryos said in episode 36, I talk about what excites me about the role of system in roleplaying games.
• 32:06 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
• 32:15 - That's it for now. I'll be back in a few weeks, after the Game Chef competition and the Nerdly Beach Party.

--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

RPG Discussion with Chris Hanrahan and Brian Isikoff from 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction

• 0:37 – This episode is a co-production with 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction, and also appeared as their Episode 11.
• 2:11 – If you find what we have to say interesting, check out Episode 34 of the Sons of Kryos, where they touch on similar issues.
• 2:55 – I don't need GMs for OrcCon any more, but we could definitely use players for games of all types.
• 4:39 – I'm going to be taking an intentional break from the show, but if you want to find out what I'm up to, check out my gaming weblog, A Fistful of Games.
• 6:38 – And now the actual show.
• 7:22 – We discuss the Endgame Mini-Con in January 2007, focusing primarily on Spirit of the Century, but touching briefly on Best Friends and The Mountain Witch as well.
• 17:13 – During our reflections on our gaming, we start thinking about player investment and players' responsibilities to each other.
• 29:46 – We take a brief excursion into theories of improvisational theatre and how they can apply to gaming. Keith Johnstone's Impro gets particular notice.
• 36:00 – We take some of these ideas to the extreme and look at how they apply to GM-less games. Eventually we come back to our core ideas about investment and responsibility.
• 48:54 – Chris takes us on a brief tangent about younger players, with special emphasis on Faery's Tale and The Princes' Kingdom.
• 54:08 – We attempt to sum up our preachy philosophical wandering.
• 56:29 – I try to convince Brian and Chris to come down my way for gaming, especially for the Strategicons.
• 59:54 – Brian gives a brief shout-out to DarkCon.
• 1:00:46 - We say goodnight.

--Paul

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RPG Discussion with Chris Hanrahan and Brian Isikoff from 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction

• 0:37 – This episode is a co-production with 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction, and also appeared as their Episode 11.
• 2:11 – If you find what we have to say interesting, check out Episode 34 of the Sons of Kryos, where they touch on similar issues.
• 2:55 – I don't need GMs for OrcCon any more, but we could definitely use players for games of all types.
• 4:39 – I'm going to be taking an intentional break from the show, but if you want to find out what I'm up to, check out my gaming weblog, A Fistful of Games.
• 6:38 – And now the actual show.
• 7:22 – We discuss the Endgame Mini-Con in January 2007, focusing primarily on Spirit of the Century, but touching briefly on Best Friends and The Mountain Witch as well.
• 17:13 – During our reflections on our gaming, we start thinking about player investment and players' responsibilities to each other.
• 29:46 – We take a brief excursion into theories of improvisational theatre and how they can apply to gaming. Keith Johnstone's Impro gets particular notice.
• 36:00 – We take some of these ideas to the extreme and look at how they apply to GM-less games. Eventually we come back to our core ideas about investment and responsibility.
• 48:54 – Chris takes us on a brief tangent about younger players, with special emphasis on Faery's Tale and The Princes' Kingdom.
• 54:08 – We attempt to sum up our preachy philosophical wandering.
• 56:29 – I try to convince Brian and Chris to come down my way for gaming, especially for the Strategicons.
• 59:54 – Brian gives a brief shout-out to DarkCon.
• 1:00:46 - We say goodnight.

--Paul

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Year-End Review for 2006, Part 2

• 0:37 - Welcome to the second half of my look back at my gaming life in 2006
• 1:39 - This show is a part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
• 1:45 - Before getting to my top 5 RPG for 2006, I give out a few honorable mentions.
  • Mortal Coil
  • Wilderness of Mirrors
  • Dictionary of Mu
  • Warmachine: Superiority
• 5:58 - With those out the way, I get to the actual list
  • #5 1001 Nights
  • #4 The Shab-al-Hiri Roach
  • #3 Don't Rest Your Head
  • #2 Spirit of the Century
  • #1 Burning Empires
• 13:13 - Brennan, my co-host on The Voice of the Revolution, says nice things about me.
• 13:21 - What was my roleplaying life like in 2006? I take a look back at the highlights.
• 17:57 - Inspired by the Sons of Kryos, I discuss of my favorite game sessions during the past year.
• 25:22 - This show is also part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
• 25:32 - With 2006 out the way, I'm ready for 2007. I talk about what's in store, and the key word is "Play."
• 27:53 - Another thing I'm going to shoot for in 2007 is actually publishing a game of my own.
• 29:46 - And of course, if you're in the Los Angeles area for Presidents' Day Weekend, come on out to OrcCon, where I'll be coordinating the RPG section.
• 30:34 - That'll do it for this show. I'll try to be back soon for the next one.

--Paul

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Year-End Review for 2006, Part 2

• 0:37 - Welcome to the second half of my look back at my gaming life in 2006
• 1:39 - This show is a part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
• 1:45 - Before getting to my top 5 RPG for 2006, I give out a few honorable mentions.
  • Mortal Coil
  • Wilderness of Mirrors
  • Dictionary of Mu
  • Warmachine: Superiority
• 5:58 - With those out the way, I get to the actual list
  • #5 1001 Nights
  • #4 The Shab-al-Hiri Roach
  • #3 Don't Rest Your Head
  • #2 Spirit of the Century
  • #1 Burning Empires
• 13:13 - Brennan, my co-host on The Voice of the Revolution, says nice things about me.
• 13:21 - What was my roleplaying life like in 2006? I take a look back at the highlights.
• 17:57 - Inspired by the Sons of Kryos, I discuss of my favorite game sessions during the past year.
• 25:22 - This show is also part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
• 25:32 - With 2006 out the way, I'm ready for 2007. I talk about what's in store, and the key word is "Play."
• 27:53 - Another thing I'm going to shoot for in 2007 is actually publishing a game of my own.
• 29:46 - And of course, if you're in the Los Angeles area for Presidents' Day Weekend, come on out to OrcCon, where I'll be coordinating the RPG section.
• 30:34 - That'll do it for this show. I'll try to be back soon for the next one.

--Paul

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Year-End Review for 2006, Part 1

• 0:36 - This episode I'm taking a look back at my favorite board and card games from 2006.
• 2:32 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
• 2:41 - Top 5 New Board and Card Games
  • Honorable Mention: Notre Dame
  • #5 Iliad
  • #4 Thurn and Taxis
  • #3 Die Saulen Der Erde
  • #2 BattleLore
  • #1 Fury of Dracula
• 11:18 - Mike from the OgreCave Audio Report stops by a spreads the love.
• 11:29 - Top 5 New (to Me) Board and Card Games
  • #5 Ca$h 'N Gun$
  • #4 Carcassonne: The City
  • #3 R-Eco
  • #2 Jungle Speed
  • #1 Paths of Glory
• 20:45 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
• 20:55 - I talk a little bit about the events of the last year in my board gaming life.
• 24:09 - This weekend I'll be in Oakland at one of Endgame's Mini-Cons.
• 25:34 - Be sure to check out OrcCon in February.

--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Year-End Review for 2006, Part 1

• 0:36 - This episode I'm taking a look back at my favorite board and card games from 2006.
• 2:32 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
• 2:41 - Top 5 New Board and Card Games
  • Honorable Mention: Notre Dame
  • #5 Iliad
  • #4 Thurn and Taxis
  • #3 Die Saulen Der Erde
  • #2 BattleLore
  • #1 Fury of Dracula
• 11:18 - Mike from the OgreCave Audio Report stops by a spreads the love.
• 11:29 - Top 5 New (to Me) Board and Card Games
  • #5 Ca$h 'N Gun$
  • #4 Carcassonne: The City
  • #3 R-Eco
  • #2 Jungle Speed
  • #1 Paths of Glory
• 20:45 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
• 20:55 - I talk a little bit about the events of the last year in my board gaming life.
• 24:09 - This weekend I'll be in Oakland at one of Endgame's Mini-Cons.
• 25:34 - Be sure to check out OrcCon in February.

--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum