Live from Barsaive

Special Ludum Dare episode!

We're taking a one-episode break from talking about Earthdawn, to discuss our experience of participating in the Ludum Dare 39 game jam. You can download our print-n-play tabletop game, "You Can't Handle the Tentacles" from this page.

Episode Highlights:

* Rachel is tired and loopy this time (not just Chad)

* How to build an unreasonably large Cthulhu-inspired dice roller

* Why game jams are great for boosting your creativity

* We broke our multi-episode Costner-free streak because we're only human.

Parlainth: The Forgotten City, Part 1

* Find our why Parlainth is our absolute favorite place in Barsaive!

* Learn about Parlainth's innovative…and risky…plan to protect itself from the Scourge

* Why understanding Parlainth's design is the key to running a successful campaign

Parlainth: The Forgotten City pdf available from FASA.

Parlainth Adventures pdf available from FASA.

Part 3 of 3, of our Earthdawn Crash Course series

* Tips for character creation

* Choosing a race and discipline

* What chapters to read before your first game session, and what to leave for later

"Legends of Earthdawn" actual play podcast

Part 2 of our Earthdawn Crash Course:

* Learn the ins and outs of magic in the world of Earthdawn

* Detailed discussion of game rounds and combat

* Specific phases of casting a spell

NOTE: We originally intended to finish the Crash Course in two episodes, but we ended up going into more detail about rules and combat. As a result, the Crash Course will be three fairly short episodes instead of two long ones.

Part 1 of our Earthdawn Crash Course:

* How to get your first Earthdawn game up and running quickly

* Lightning fast overview of the world of Earthdawn

* Learn which gaming supplies are required and which are optional

Episode 15 Highlights:

* Chad is joined by special guest, Mr. Johnson, of the Arcology Podcast

* Mr. Johnson makes a big announcement

* Lots of great info about Shadowrun

* 400 percent less coughing than in previous episodes

Legends of Earthdawn, actual play podcast

The Arcology Podcast (Shadowrun)

Episode 14 Highlights:

* Final episode of the Serpent River series

* Magical locations along the Pilgrimage Route

* The ongoing struggle between House Syrtis and House Ishkarat

* Boatloads of swordmasters

If you're looking for physical copies of older Earthdawn books, or other RPG stuff, check out Wayne's Books.

Episode 13: The Mid Reach of the Serpent River

* Why House Syrtis is in decline

* The Cliff City of Lalai Gorge

* Chad is a wisenheimer, but it's not his fault

* Shivalahala Syrtis...coolest character ever!

* Rachel levels up on her nerd cred

Episode 12 Highlights Include:

* Where on Earth have we been?!?

* More about the Boatman t'skrang-specific discipline

* Running games in the seaport city of Urupa

* Urupa's heavy defenses

* Urupa's school for adepts

* Dueling embassies

Serpent River sourcebook (ED1)

Check out Stickman World, a new iOS/Mac game from our buddies at Dilmer Games.

Episode 11 Highlights Include:

* Not our usual format, more of a freeform interview.

* Rachel's brother, Everett, discusses his "extreme" modding and house rules of Earthdawn.

* The airing of grievances.

* How to be a Windling accountant.

* Who are we kidding? This episode is freeform, an unordered list is futile.

FASA Games Store

Magic: The Gathering (CCG)

Mansions of Madness board game

Elder Sign board game

Eldritch Horror Board Game