Roleplaying History

By Wayne Davis

An exploration of the history of role playing games, including some you might not have heard of.... more

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The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.

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March 31, 2024 Roleplaying History Special Announcement
We weren't supposed to be doing anything Roleplaying History this week, but we needed to make an announcement.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
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7min
March 24, 2024 Episode 145: Car Wars and Crystalicum
This week, we deep dive two games that couldn't be more different: the miniature game Car Wars and the Polish tabletop game Crystalicum. Both have been requested multiple times by our listeners, and we decided to combine both requests into one episode.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
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52min
March 15, 2024 Episode 144: Space Opera & StarWeb
This week, we go to space twice. First, we check out a sci-fi tabletop game from 1980, then we check out a sci-fi play-by-mail game that's been running strong since the late 1970's.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
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31min
March 08, 2024 Episode 143: The Morrow Project & Heroic Fantasy
This week, we deep dive an apocalyptic game that we found to be an interesting take on the genre as well as a fantasy play by mail game we recommend for those interested in trying the play by mail genre.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
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27min
March 01, 2024 Episode 142: Diplomacy
For old school gamers, this is a game that needs no introduction or explanation. For some of the new-schoolers out there, we're going to give you that introduction, and it's a game EVERYONE should try at least once.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.
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33min
February 16, 2024 Episode 141: The Fantasy Trip and It's A Crime
This week we check out a tabletop game with not one but TWO short but interesting runs AND we check out another play by mail game we added at your request.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
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25min
February 09, 2024 Episode 140: Top Secret and Crasimoff's World
This week we cover an espionage game and a game considered by many to be the first play by mail fantasy game.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
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30min
February 02, 2024 Episode 139: Advanced Game Engine
We hinted at this system a couple of weeks ago, and this week we get into the deep dive. Green Ronin created it for Dragon Age, and we'll break down what it's all about.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.
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19min
January 26, 2024 Episode 138: Masks
This week, we check out the superhero game Masks. It's a BIT different than your typical superhero game....and that's a GOOD thing.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.
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29min
January 19, 2024 Episode 137: The Dying Earth and Green Ronin's True 20
This week, we deep dive the fantasy tabletop game The Dying Earth, then we take on the game system Green Ronin created called True20.
The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com
Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.
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18min

FAQs about Roleplaying History:

How many episodes does Roleplaying History have?

The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.