The Arcane Alienist

By B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)

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... more

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The Arcane Alienist episodes:

June 10, 2024 NTRPG: I Love it When a Plan Comes Together.
Here’s a recap of the games I played at North Texas RPG Con. Also, a call from Amy Lee.
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30min
June 07, 2024 NTRPGC: On The Road Again
I’m on my way to North Texas RPG Con. But first I have to get through the gridlock on I-35. Thanks to T. J. Drennan for the opening music.
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10min
June 01, 2024 Adventures in Tennessee and Calls about Mobile GM Kits
In this episode I have calls from Evil Jeff, Daniel Norton, Karl Rodriguez, and Jason Connerly. Plus, a recap of my travels across the Greenest State in the Land of the Free.
Be sure to check out these amazing podcasts:
Minions & Musings (by Evil Jeff)
Bandit's Keep (by Daniel Norton)
Monsters and Treasure (by Daniel Norton & K.R. King)
The GMologist Presents (by Karl Rodriguez)
Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jby ason Connerly)
Cerebrevore (by Anchorites United)
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36min
May 20, 2024 What's In Your Mobile GM's Kit?
Here's my first episode recorded using GarageBand for Mac. So the question is - What are the essential items you need to run an RPG on the fly?
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11min
April 06, 2024 I Love Bugbears (But My Son Hates Them)
A long overdue update on D&D with theater kids. Also a call from Daniel Norton of the Bandit’s Keep YouTube and Podcast.
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18min
February 15, 2024Four 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
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38min
January 31, 2024 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
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46min
January 21, 2024 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
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1h 5min
January 15, 2024 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
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34min
December 29, 2023 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
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37min

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