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.

Roleplaying History episodes:

September 01, 2023 Episode 117: 3D&T and Agone
This week, we check out a couple of VERY interesting games from non-US or UK publishers. And even though they're typically only found in their native print language, we believe taking a chance on either of these games is time well spent.
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24min
August 25, 2023 Episode 116: Year One Engine
This week, we take a look at a game system that JUST made itself a "free use" system for creators. Whether you're looking for a framework to build a system of your own on or you're just curious what one looks like, this is the show for you.
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31min
August 18, 2023 Episode 115: Birthright
In the second of our two shows for the week, we deep dive ANOTHER AD&D setting. This time, it's Birthright, and it's probably the most different setting for ANY D&D edition. Listen and see why for yourself.
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23min
August 18, 2023 Episode 114: Planescape
In the first of two new episodes this week, we dive into the AD&D setting Planescape. Spoiler Alert: It's coming back for 5th edition, so let's get into what makes it so special.
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24min
August 11, 2023 8/11 Announcement
No new show this week, and Wayne's going to explain why. He's also got a special announcement for NEXT week, so it's worth the 90 seconds to listen.
And THANK YOU for your patience, understanding, and continued listenership.
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2min
August 04, 2023 Episode 113: Twilight 2000 and Aquelarre
This week, we take a look at the post-apocalyptic, alternate history game Twilight 2000, then we check out the first game completely designed and published in Spain, Aquelarre.
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23min
July 28, 2023 Episode 112: The Space Gamer, White Dwarf, Aries, and Imagine Magazines
This week we deep dive FOUR magazines that have been an important part of the gaming industry. Two of them no longer exist while the other two don't exist in the same manner as they once did. However, each of them made a lasting impact on the game world.
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26min
July 21, 2023 Episode 111: The Best Modules/Published Adventures of All Time According to YOU, Part 4
This week we FINALLY come to the end of the original list that spawned this series. But, we're not done yet. Over the past month, we've gotten a TON of requests for more modules to cover, and while some of them came up in the past two episodes, we've got more to add. And some of them come from systems and publishers that might surprise you.

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37min
July 14, 2023 Episode 110: The Best Modules/Published Adventures of All Time From YOU, Part 3
It's amazing how what WAS supposed to be a 2 part topic has now grown to THREE. BUT, you asked for all of these TOP NOTCH modules to get the deep dive treatment, and we've obliged.
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39min
July 07, 2023 Episode 109: The Best Game Modules/Published Adventures of All Time From YOU, Part 2
This week we continue our look into the list of the best game modules and published adventures of all time as chosen by YOU, our dedicated listeners. Some of the modules on this list MIGHT surprise you.
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44min

FAQs about Roleplaying History:

How many episodes does Roleplaying History have?

The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.