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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December 18, 2023 Is D&D Becoming a Video Game, or Vice-Versa?
Some thoughts on the relationship between tabletop games and video games. Plus calls from Karl and Jason.
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31min
December 06, 2023 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
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23min
November 30, 2023Indigenous 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
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33min
November 21, 2023Gvhei: 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
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10min
November 12, 2023 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
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1h 19min
October 14, 2023 The Three R’s of OSR October
Old school education had its “Three R’s” but what about old school gaming? Plus calls from Karl and Jason.
The GMologits Presents (Karl Rodriguez)
https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
https://youtube.com/@thegmologist9270?si=Gs5BhfTqSW-zscKD
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly)
https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
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23min
October 08, 2023Good Friends, Good Times
In this episode, I have calls from Anthony Boyd (aka, Runeslinger) of the Casting Shadows blog/podcast/YouTube, and Jason Conerly of the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. We’ll discuss our recent Hollow Earth Expeditions game, and a little bit of debate about the nature of gunslingers.

Casting Shadows/Runeslinger
Blog: https://castingshadowsblog.com/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sEnjb4ECR6CcfU6Bvug7p

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNsDvSNFQuknLu_8sakzLQ

Nerd's RPG Variety Cast
https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
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23min
September 23, 2023 Review: We Deal in Lead
The GMologist, Karl Rodriguez, joins me in this episode as we roll up a character and review We Deal In Lead, a weird west game from By Odin's Beard RPG. The game uses a version of the Cairn rules and is set in a realm inspired by Steven King's series, The Dark Tower.
You can view this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/RBxZbNLv-wM?si=yW37eTuZyO6YjXI5
You can check out more about the game here:
https://byodinsbeardrpg.com/books/we_deal_in_lead/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLMM-_Btq0jhRq4qQiQQzRpbwpWfK84gR1
And be sure to check out Karl’s podcast and YouTube channel
https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
https://www.youtube.com/@thegmologist9270
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51min
September 22, 2023Call-In Roundup: Heavy Metal Magery & Arcane Archaeology
Calls from Jason Connerly and the Pink Phantom. Be sure to listen to their latest episodes:
Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
Phantom Thoughts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FruRifoPx94Vbmi2jGCUr

Also, here a link to the book series Jason mentions in his call:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XM3SG56
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14min
September 16, 2023 Inspiration: Michael Moorcock's Elric Saga
Let's talk about the greatest dark fantasy character of all time: The White Wolf, the Sailor on the Seas of Fate, the Eternal Champion, Elric of Melnibone. We also have calls from Jason and Daniel. Plus check out these cool OSE Spell Cards by David Nielson (links below).
OSE Spell Cards... https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/408131/OldSchool-Spell-Cards-OldSchool-Essentials-OSE-B-X-OSR?src=hottest_filtered
Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly)... https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
Bandit's Keep (Daniel Norton)... https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk
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56min

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