The Arcane Alienist

The Arcane Alienist

By B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)LeisureGames
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The Arcane Alienist episodes

  • Four Callers and a Giant Ferret

    In this episode I have calls from Joe, Karl, Mirke, and Jason, plus a brief recap of my second Knave/OSE group's last game session.


    Hindsightless (Joe Richer)

    • https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx


      • The GMologist Presnets (Karl Rodriquez)

      • https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
        • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ


          • Mirke the Meek

          • https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo


            • Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly)

            • https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
              • 38 min
            • Now It’s a Party (Two Actually)
              I’ve got a couple of calls from Jason and an update on D&D with the a bunch of band kids and theater nerds.
              Nerds RPG Variety Cast:
              https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
              Also be sure to check out some cool solo play from Daniel Norton:
              https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLWlyyPUNLSxVSJUJ5hxyqKMDZnE5LQ9M&si=HI05U8gB3qarjfdl
              46 min
            • Theater of the Mind with Theater Kids
              Now I’m running an Old School/New School campaign with high school kids. And more keep showing up!
              Products used at the table:
              Arcknight flat minis:
              https://arcknight.squarespace.com
              Monster Fight Club scenery:
              https://monsterfightclub.com/
              Warlock stairs, ladders, and dungeon dressings:
              https://shop.wizkids.com/products/copy-of-warlock-tiles-stairs-ladders
              https://shop.wizkids.com/products/warlock-tiles-dungeon-dressings
              Thanks to my callers:
              Karl Rodriguez: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
              Daniel Norton: https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk
              Joe Richter: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx
              Jason Connerly: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
              Mirke the Meek: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo
              1 hr 5 min
            • Raccoon Sky Pirates

              Flying a ship takes coordination and discipline. Unfortunately, you're a bunch of raccoons…

              In this episode, I review the hilarious Raccoon Sky Pirates from Hectic Electron Games. You can find the game at their website:

              https://www.hecticelectron.com/

              Also be sure to check out our live play of the game at the GMologist YouTube channel:

              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ/about

              34 min
            • Return to the Mythic World of Urd
              I am a couple of days away from getting back to running my homebrew setting, this time with a city-based adventure and a table full of teenage rookies for players. Here's a little bit of new lore and a question for the audience. Also, we have calls from Jason Connerly and Mirke the Meek regarding computers and video games in D&D. Be sure and check out Mrike's new podcast (and Jason's old one).
              Mirke the Meek: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo?si=pv_ieh5ITUWPlkJBTRuAsQ&nd=1&dlsi=6297810891104e8c
              Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
              Dragon Magazine #74:
              https://annarchive.com/files/Drmg074.pdf
              37 min
            • Revisiting the Metagame of D&D
              In this episode I circle back around to the metagame of Old School D&D - the understanding of what drives the game forward. Plus a fist-time call from the Original Jason (Hobbs)
              The Random Screed Podcast:
              https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqtTfxYKD1ap7X39InSFa
              Here's the episode of Hindsightless were Joe talks about a villain that gets to metagame:
              https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fak38SQGzXfn5vsSJsHAw?si=LSmqRRcZQ3WI4UpEue6NGg
              Bandit's Keep videos on procedural play:
              https://youtu.be/qRcImTmIzdA?si=ELTFpT7hTkvRElzq
              https://youtu.be/CM0X9TBwVco?si=rU725FQGrJZBHfqH
              23 min
            • Indigenous Games of Chance

              This is our final episode for Native American Heritage Month. I'll talk about some traditional games of chance as well as Naasii, a push your luck dice game from the makers of Coyote & Crow.

              • https://shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/naasii-a-coyote-crow-dice-game


                • Be sure to check out Part 2 of our Coyote & Crow reveiw over on the GMologist Presents:

                • https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EgR8VYC5CAkuaXBG8Ha0T?si=mSR1_BobQ_-4EvASjt3s1w


                  • I also have calls from Jason of the Nerds RPG Varity Cast and Brian of Have to Look That Up.

                  • https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
                  • https://open.spotify.com/show/6n4mUdWGD0x5r8pI6ZRoYa

                    • Also, check out this great novel by Louis Owens:

                    • https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Game-American-Literature-Critical/dp/0806128410

                      • Notes on Cherokee Language:

                      • Osiyo = Hello
                      • Ulihelisdi, nigade = Welcome, everyone
                      • Dagwado B. J. = My name is B. J.
                      • Wado = Thank you

                        • 33 min
                      • Gvhei: The Bobcat

                        In this episode for November is Native American Heritage Month, I want to highlight the Bobcat, and independent comic by Cherokee creator James Hostler. Set in Indian Territory, 1898, it’s a blend of superhero, western, steampunk, sci-fi, and historical fiction.

                        Check it out online: https://www.thebobcat.net/

                        Notes on Cherokee Language:

                        • Gvhei = Bobcat
                        • Osiyo = Hello
                        • Ulihelisdi, nigade = Welcome, everyone
                        • Dagwado B. J. = My name is B. J.
                        • Wado = Thank you


                          • 10 min
                        • Coyote & Crow: Setting Review
                          November is Native American Heritage Month. In this episode I am joined by frequent collaborator Karl (of The GMologist Presents) and my friend and fellow gamer Sarah to discuss Coyote & Crow (https://coyoteandcrow.net/).
                          We cover the concept and the setting for the game, including the ways it helps players get drawn into an Indigenous mindset. This the first of two reviews. Our second one will appear on The GMologist Presents and will dig more into the game mechanics. Look for it later this month.
                          You can also watch out discussion YouTube: https://youtu.be/7_NZ-3pIZNg?si=XrV6OdaVOafeWfk4
                          Notes on Cherokee Language:
                          Osiyo = Hello
                          Ulihelisdi, nigade = Welcome, everyone
                          Dagwado B. J. = My name is B. J.
                          Wado = Thank you
                          1 hr 19 min

                        About The Arcane Alienist

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                        A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television.