Metagamers Anonymous

In our 168th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, an unusual cast takes to the digital airwaves with a discussion about major character decisions, their current games, and recent events.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Niera, Jessica, Rich, and Jason

In our 167th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts ponders numerous topics as we ring in the new year: character optimization logic, keeping track of powers and abilities during play, PCs with physical flaws, mining movies and books for campaign material, effective character presentation, and more! They also discuss some of the finer points of their most recent game sessions.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, William, Richard, and Rich

Links from the show:

Zero Signal: Supply Run Kickstarter

Tsunami GameDay Winter 2018 | Event Schedule

Project Z Actual Play Series

In our 166th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts talks plot twists and turns, setbacks, and sudden reversals. We’ll also discuss the challenges of creating material for a game that resembles previous scenarios, quantity of gaming versus quality, and drama as a tool for driving the story.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Niera, Jason, and Rich

Links from the show:

Zero Signal: Supply Run Kickstarter

Tsunami GameDay Winter 2018 | Event Schedule

Hamlet’s Hit Points by Robin D. Laws

In our 165th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the expanded casts sits down with special guest Mike from the Metagamers Anonymous Actual Play Series online games to discuss gaming and talk about this week’s session.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, William, Richard, James, Jason, and Mike

In our 164th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts discusses arbitrating scenarios when the rules and logic may not coincide: rules as a simulation of reality, abstract systems, handwaving complicated or obvious results, and metagame constructs that place limits on reality. They also talk Story vs. Rules, playing evil PCs, and the challenge of playing narrative systems.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, William, James, Richard, and Niera

In our 163rd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts discusses the role of combat, when to fight and when not to fight, the challenges of tactical combat in a large group, and alternative approaches to resolving encounters. They also touch on circumstantial skill modifiers and potentially overpowered abilities for PCs.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

In our 162nd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts examines character evolution over the long haul, how to be open to a PC’s experience and the resultant changes over the course of the campaign. They also discuss a recent moral quandary that arose in their home game and the struggle to visualize scenarios at the table.  Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

In our 161st regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts explores the virtues of psychological horror in gaming. They also talk about Niera’s recent game, discuss the challenges of prepping a sandbox game, and consider different approaches to exploring romance between characters. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, Jason, and Niera

Obsidian Crown Actual Play Series

Project Z Actual Play Series

In our 160th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts considers their experience playing religious and ascetic PCs and discusses the ramifications for immersive play. They also chat about their TsunamiCon experience, discuss their recent games, and contemplate the challenges inherent in removing the rails. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

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On October 8th, the cast of Metagamers Anonymous appeared on stage at midday on Day 3 of TsunamiCon 2017. The cast visited with special convention guests and listeners both local and from across the nation to discuss their games and experiences at the con and generally celebrate a fun and excellent weekend. Metagamers Anonymous is a regular roundtable podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, Jason, Ken, and Shaun