Welcome back to another episode! We start this one with covering some hobby zines and Call of Cthulhu, which moves into a discussion about GUMSHOE, the increasing trend of avoiding failure in RPGs and combatless games.

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We start by seeking redemption for Changeling: The Dreaming, a noble task! We discuss books by Fred Saberhagen and Gene Wolfe, and then Henry brings a trilogy of X-rated giallo RPG adventures which inevitably leads into discussion about sensitive topics at the gaming table and how to (not) handle them. We talk about the 1999 Nicolas Cage film Bringing Out The Dead and Jamie makes a bold declaration.

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In true HEF style this episode is packed full of fast-moving chat about books and games - we touch on the lost art of LARPing and Laser Quest, GM Magazine, Troika!, Gene Wolfe's Shadow of the Torturer and world-building in the past-future. Jamie runs through a history of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying and a bit of pre-Black Library stuff, and we look at Jackals by Osprey Publishing. Jamie's film choice this episode is the 1995 sci-fi classic Species, and then we close off with the music segment where Henry unravels the mysteries of Jim Kirkwood, dungeon synth pioneer.  

A chunk of conversation from the first Human Energy Field Open Call-In!

We're joined by Connor from Middle Earth Crisis podcast to talk Fantasy vs Age of Sigmar, Ogre Kingdoms, Primaris marines, ornamental miniatures, competitive play, Eldar pipe dreams and why orks should be meaner, tougher and a LOT bigger.

Follow along with us as we create a character for Vampire the Masquerade! If you are a player looking for inspiration or advice, or a GM who needs a fresh angle on getting a game started, hopefully this episode will have something for you. We run through the process from start to finish, with discussion and opinions throughout.

Join us for a cheeky holiday bonus episode where we discuss love and romance in role-playing games! We talk about how to introduce love into an RPG, sex mechanics, the X-card, romancing NPCs, the ebb and flow of real-life relationships at the gaming table, and much more!

We are back for 2021! We have a catch-up about all kinds of topics, from DIY zines to female writers, from virtual conventions to quarantine roleplaying innovations, and a bit of grumpy talk about Star Wars, the Mandalorian, and the new High Republic Era.

This episode we take a look at magic(k) in and out of roleplaying games, and examine the rituals of storytelling and spellcasting. For the film section Henry brings Ari Aster's 2018 occult horror Hereditary, and for the music section Jamie summons the magic of Jim Morrison and The Doors.

For this episode we bring along our friend Patrick to talk about art in role-playing games and discuss some of our favourite artists.

Patrick gives us a run down of Overlight by Renegade Games and we debate the merits of Kickstarter, likely not for the last time. 

For the film segment Jamie brings the 2014 B-movie Vampire Nation, and then Henry closes out the episode with the music segment, discussing the doom metal trio Conan and their fantasy leanings.

Thank you for listening! Stay hydrated!