In this episode I discuss the mechanics vs. the lore of D&D, the latter of which has in many ways become self-referential. What’s essential and what can be tossed before it’s not D&D anymore?

Turns out there’s a little bit of OSR sensibility in the current version of the world’s greatest roleplaying game.

Mike Mearl’s 1981 Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YN--nG6VRWq6efGvXX9gH0yNk_pUYcWDBaKSGUc5roI/mobilebasic 

The Redcaps Poscast interview with Chris Gonnerman: https://anchor.fm/theredcaps/episodes/Episode-85---Chris-Gonnerman--BFRPG-e1orl8u

In this episode, I discuss the origin and tropes of the D&D cleric and their match or mismatch with the typical polytheistic settings of D&D. For more on clerics, check out Delta's D&D Hotspot (http://deltasdnd.blogspot.com/p/primary-house-rules.html?m=1) and Web DM (https://youtu.be/4OASWdj8LYY).

We did it! We finished Keep on the Borderlands in my Mythic World of Urd Campaign. Here’s a recap of how it went. Plus calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Karl (GMologist Presents), Jason (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) and Kevin (The Redcaps Podcast).

Recap of my parallel Temple of Elemental Evil campaigns using OSE and 5e as the party confronts the evil that lurks beneath the ruined most house near Hommlet. Plus calls from a trio of distinguished podcasters regarding VTTs and theater of the mind play.

A return to basics with in-person play and theater of the mind. Also, wrapping up #RPGaDay2022 with calls from Jason Connerly and Anthony Boyd.

#RPGaDay2022 It’s the final week of questions. Plus more Hyperborea and a passing of the torch (or guiding bolt, actually).

Spelljammer is here. In this episode I’ll take a deep dive into the new 5e Spelljammer collection, make some comparisons to the original 2e material, and extol the wonder of miniature giant space hamsters. Go for the eyes Boo!

#RPGaDay2022 This week it’s all about an interesting setting and the characters I play there, leading into an impromptu recap of the latest adventures in Hyperborea.

#RPGaDay2022 This weeks prompts are all about personal preferences and practices.