Loot Mechanics

Loot Mechanics

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Loot Mechanics episodes

  • UnPROfessional – Loot Mechanics #50
    The Switch “Pro” finally got announced, and things are simply ugly over at TSR/WFG

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (2:05) – The “Not Pro” Nintendo Switch is coming. I’d just like to say WE WERE RIGHT!
    * Tabletop Gaming News (15:23) – More woes and weirdness coming from the newest former TSR.
    * Wrap (34:51) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    45 min
  • Taking out the Trash – Loot Mechanics #49
    Dealing with troublesome players, and broken video games, on today’s podcast

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (9:28) – GM advice for dealing with troublesome players, and perhaps recognizing them early
    * Video Game News (31:07) – “Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance” apparently sucks. Let’s discuss.
    * Wrap (47:56) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    56 min
  • Same Old Story – Loot Mechanics #48
    Discussing some serious BS from Funcom regarding Secret World Legends, and a giant of TTRPG history is back (to our chagrin)!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (4:19) – Funcom fails at supporting SWL, as well as honoring the death of a beloved community member
    * Tabletop Gaming News (23:42) – Guess what’s back? TSR! But not the TSR we wanted…
    * Wrap (47:41) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    57 min
  • Addressing the Future – Loot Mechanics #47
    Let’s discuss the inevitable 6th edition of “Dungeons & Dragons”. Also, Google is bringing Stadia to Android devices… and no one cared.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (14:02) – WotC will inevitably release a 6th edition of D&D. What do we think that will look like?
    * Video Game News (38:49) – Google Stadia is reportedly coming to Android devices. *yawn*
    * Wrap (48:06) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    58 min
  • Casual Paradise – Loot Mechanics #46
    Today we discuss the upcoming Casual MMO “Palia”, as well as the recently announced books for D&D5e.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (6:08) – Let’s talk about “Palia“, and how it might save the MMORPG genre
    * Tabletop Gaming News (22:55) – Two new adventure books have been announced for D&D, and a third confirmed but not announced yet. Let’s discuss them.
    * Wrap (40:13) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    47 min
  • Battle Royale – Loot Mechanics #45
    Things are looking rosy for the games previously controlled by Daybreak, and people are going insane over Pokemon TCG cards.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (4:28) – Dweebs fight over Pokemon TCG cards, which is about as ‘Murica as you can get, outside of a school shooting.
    * Video Game News (15:53) – Enad Global 7’s purchase of Daybreak Games went pretty damn well, it appears.
    * Wrap (33:34) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    39 min
  • Awfully Cheerful News – Loot Mechanics #44
    So apparently there is an upgraded Nintendo Switch coming, possibly this Autumn. Also, let’s talk about an awesome new TTRPG on Kickstarter, that really deserves your attention!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (5:38) – Word is the Switch Pro is indeed a Thing. Let’s discuss!
    * Tabletop Roleplaying News (26:16) – I found a great TTRPG
    * Wrap (44:08) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    55 min
  • Odyssey of Pain
    Episode #43 – We discuss the new expansion for “Elite: Dangerous”, and Scormey has a bit of a Rant about Amazon.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (8:58) – “Elite Dangerous: Odyssey” just launched. We have thoughts on the new expansion.
    * Rant (25:28) – Do not preorder TTRPGs through Amazon!
    * Wrap (43:31) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    58 min
  • Simpin’ for Tiamat
    Episode #42 – Today we discuss the upcoming D&D crossover into “Magic: The Gathering”, as well as Scormey has a bit of a rant about Twitch.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (8:44) – Taking a look at the upcoming D&D crossover into “Magic: The Gathering”
    * Rant (25:13) – Can these women ever catch a break?!
    * Wrap (43:10) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    52 min
  • Addictions and Obsessions
    Episode #41 – Lets talk about addictions in the TTRPG sphere, and whether the obsession with MMORPGs is over.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (7:30) – Which TTRPG products are the most addictive: Dice, Minis, or the Games themselves?
    * Other Bullshit (22:04) – Does anyone really care about MMORPGs anymore?
    * Wrap (36:41) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    43 min