The hosts dig deep into all things monstrous, from bestiary entries and monstrous abilities to transitioning monsters from media and other popular game systems.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

 With Halloween looming, the hosts gather to discuss how to put the die in Wild Die!

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

Character death. It’s not a big topic on the forum, or in general discussion about Savage Worlds. Bennies tend to tip the balance in favor of the player characters— using Bennies to Soak wounds and re-roll on the Incapacitation table being what they are. And that’s before you add the Heroes Never Die Setting Rule.

All of this can lead to the false perception that the “pulpy” nature of the game protects characters from death. Nothing could be further from the truth. The game isn’t called Fluffy Feel Good Worlds.  Savage is in the title for a reason.

The host discuss the deadlier side of the rules as written, and examples of how lethal the game can be when you use all of the rules as written.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

With eminent return of the Savage Cheerleader, it’s time to shovel some hot garbage. That’s right… we are talking Chase Rules. Love them, or hate them Chases can be one of the more difficult things to do well in Savage Worlds.

The host discuss how to run them rules as written, ways to make them work better, and how to know when they won’t work at all.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, Chris Fuchs, and Scott W.

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

 Ever wonder how to do Tricks? Throw another character? What about other maneuvers? The hosts discuss all of these and more, and demonstrate how to use Test of Wills mechanics.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, and Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

Why do players and game masters insist on grafting mechanics from other systems and settings onto Savage Worlds? There seems to be a homogenizing domino effect with every new shiny to come along..

The gang discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of treating Savage Worlds like any other game system.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, and Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

Back by popular demand, the gang delves into the most common mistakes made by Savage Worlds Players and Game Masters alike.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, and Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

Triggers (no, not trigger warning and safe spaces).  We all have issues that push our buttons, or situations that cause us to react in a certain manner. It’s no different in roleplaying.

In this episode, the cast discuss some common triggers and how to use them to your advantage as a Game Master to spice up your adventures and campaigns.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, and Chris Fuchs

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

Failure. Epic Failure. It’s all part of the learning curve when it comes to role-playing games. In this episode, the hosts share their biggest failures with Savage Worlds, and how to avoid them.

 

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, Chris Fuchs, and JIB

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

Rolling dice in Savage Worlds is an unpredictable proposition. It’s all about interpretation. You can Soak all of the Wounds from an attack, or fail a complication on a Dramatic Task and set the off the bomb! Jeff “The Savage Stunt Double” Friedman stands in for the Savage Mommy once again as we explore this topic.

In this episode, we discuss translating a dice roll to fit the narrative situation and provide a few ideas, tips, and tricks.

Hosts: Jerrod ‘Savage Daddy’ Gunning, David Scott, Jeff Friedman, and JIB

Links: Savage Worlds Deluxe, G+Savage Worlds GM Community, Happy Jacks RPG Podcast