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April 01, 2024 Intrepid Heroes 129 – Victory!
In the climactic conclusion of the Devastation Ark adventure path, our heroes defeat the evil Siv AI core and now look forward to their lives after adventuring.
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The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
1 hr 28 min
March 29, 2024 Upshift 031: Decepticon Directive Breakdown
Ryan shares his thoughts and Jason shares his experiences as the developer working on Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticon Directive.
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Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.
Although the hosts both work for Renegade Game Studios in some capacity, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.
1 hr 18 min
March 21, 2024 Digital Divination 105 – Anti-Heroes and Villains
John, Jason, and Ron, talk about anti-heroes, evil campaigns, and power washing!
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Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
44 min
March 19, 2024 Game Design Unboxed 85: Mission to Planet Hexx
In episode 85 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Jim Fitzpatrick about his game Mission to Planet Hexx. Inspired by a love of SyFy he designed a hex tile game about exploring space with different abilities triggered by moving your ship around the tiles. He learned through playtesting how to create thematic ties between the flavor text and mechanics of the tiles as well as how to refine his design.
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Featuring:
Jim Fitzpatrick – Guest
Danielle Reynolds – Host
44 min
March 18, 2024 Intrepid Heroes 128 – It’s a Miracle!
Our heroes battle their way closer to the Siv AI core.
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The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
1 hr
March 15, 2024Upshift 030: Renegade Con: 10th Anniversary Edition Reveals
Ryan and Jason go over the Essence20 products revealed at the most recent Renegade Con.
Reveals
G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game Beginner Box: Boot Camp
A 32-page Playing the Game booklet
A 26-page first adventure (Snake Pit)
A 26-page second adventure (Operation Cold Iron Mission 1: Slithering About)
8 pre-generated characters
Steeler
Firewall
Bullet-Proof
Dusty
Taurus
Agent Helix
Sherlock
8?
A set of G.I. JOE dice
Might be the same, although the set blue in the image looks a little lighter.
A GM Screen
3-panel instead of 4
Transformers Roleplaying Game Beginner Box: Roll Out
A 32-page Playing the Game booklet
A 28-page first adventure (Troubled Waters)
A 32-page second adventure (The Time Is Now Chapter 1: Roll Out)
8 pre-generated characters
Gauge
Smokescreen
Novastar
Hound
Anode
Springer
Aileron
Beachcomer
A set of Transformers dice
Again, might be the same, might be different
A GM Screen
3-panel instead of 4
Quartermaster’s Guide to Gear Sourcebook
16 new weapons from G.I. JOE’s history, a new armor type, 40 upgrades, and 18 new vehicles!
A new Focus for each Role in the G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game, from the Drone Pilot for Infantry to the Neutralizer for Technicians!
3 new Origins and 8 new Influences, from the Junker to the Futurist, for gear-centric characters.
Guidance for historical, retrofuture, and cyberpunk settings allows GMs to explore the past and future of technology on the battlefield.
Ready-to-use G.I. JOE and COBRA bases, including the COBRA Terror Dromes and the U.S.S. Flagg aircraft carrier.
Intercontinental Adventures: Factions in Action Vol. 2
In-depth looks at the history of the Arashikage, Dreadnoks, and Oktober Guard, how these independent factions impact G.I. JOE and COBRA, and how to run campaigns partially or entirely dedicated to the Arashikage and Dreadnoks!
Contact and Threat stat blocks for key members of each faction, including multiple versions of the long-awaited Storm Shadow!
Contact and Threat stat blocks for international characters, like G.I. JOE’s Canadian member, Back-Stop, Australian member Skymate, and Cuban member Snow Storm!
New Factions, Origins, Influences, and Focus options!
40 new General Perks, 17 new gear and upgrades, 11 new vehicles, and more!
Beneath the Helmet
Player and Game Master Content along with story ideas for teenagers with attitude, not merely Power Rangers
Dino Charge and Dino Thunder Rangers, their Zords and equipment, and adversaries
New player options (Aqua, Graphite, Dark Ranger role options)
Discover the stories between adventures with new downtime rules, detailing your home base, and creating your own team.
Real world threats to face when the mask comes off
Challenge legendary villains Mesogog, Sledge, and Lord Arcanon along with their henchmen and minions!
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Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.
Although the hosts both work for Renegade Game Studios in some capacity, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.
1 hr 6 min
March 14, 2024 Know Direction Beyond 82: Reach for the Scoured Stars
Alex and James share their thoughts on the Scoured Stars Starfinder adventure path.
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58 min
March 07, 2024 Digital Divination 104 – Game Design and Development
John, Ron, and newly named Paizo Senior Game Designer Jason talk about the differences between Game Developers and Game Designers.
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Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
40 min
March 06, 2024 KD300 – Thinking About Actual Play with Goblets and Gays
Esther and Navaar invite the cast of Goblets and Gays to discuss making and making it with an actual play podcast.
Also available in writing.
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1 hr 15 min
March 05, 2024 Game Design Unboxed 84: Mischief
In episode 84 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Glenn Cotter about his design Mischief, formerly Fickle. Learn how he got the game signed and printed first with Bard Games. Then what happened when he received the rights back and got the game re-signed with Smirk & Dagger as Mischief. Listen as he talks through the design changes made in between printings. How the initial bones of the game stayed the same while player count, fairy cards, illustrations and other pieces were tweaked through development.
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Featuring:
Glenn Cotter – Guest
Danielle Reynolds – Host
40 min