The Great Debate!

By Jim Ryan

Hapless would-be actor and comedy writer Jim Ryan pits his characters against each other in a series of no-holds-barred debates covering anything and everything about role-playing games. But can they... more

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How many episodes does The Great Debate! have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

The Great Debate! episodes:

April 01, 2010 Episode XLII - The PC's Pain Falls Mainly on the Planes
Is planar travel cool and exciting or is it just a tool to help the Game Master mess with the players? A college professor and a dwarf engineer debate the subject.
Panelists:Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversitySoren Magnus, Chief Engineer of the Dwarven Skyship Flying Hammer
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6min
March 18, 2010 Episode XLI - My Power Source is Bigger Than Yours
Listen in as an old feud between two fantasy characters comes burbling to the surface. A wizard and a cleric face off to discuss which kind of power is better: Arcane or Divine?
Panelists:Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of NeverrestFather Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. Wilford
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6min
March 11, 2010 Episode XL - Lawyering Up
Is the guy who always knows the rules a help or a nuisance? A samurai and a superhero talk about the place of rules lawyers in RPGs.
Panelists: Masato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange Blossoms Captain Radiant of the Integrity Force
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6min
March 03, 2010 Episode XXXIX - Juggling GMs
Is it a good idea to rotate Game Masters in an ongoing campaign? Listen in as preacher and a hacker toss the issue back and forth between them like a rag doll!
Panelists:Reverend Jedediah Black, DemonologistReflux (Live via the Neural Net)
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8min
December 15, 2009 Episode XXXVIII - Are You Ever Going To Role Play That Flaw?
Advantages & Disadvantages. Merits & Flaws. Edges &
Hindrances. Are they helpful to a game? A vampire and a college
professor debate the pros and cons.Panelists:Lord Connor ShadowbaneSolomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversityNOTE:There will be a slight delay as I deal with Christmahannukwanzaayuladanivus, after which there will be more debates forthcoming!
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6min
December 03, 2009 Episode XXXVII - How Not to Host a Murder
Is it a bad thing for player characters to kill or should it be
perfectly acceptable? An archwizard and a superhero take up arms over
the issue.Panelists:Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of NeverrestCaptain Radiant of the Integrity Force
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6min
November 26, 2009 Episode XXXVI - PvP!
When PCs fight each other, does everyone lose or is it just another way
to get their game on? A necromancer and a samurai square off on the
subject.Panelists:Baron Thandor Karn of the Dark BasinMasato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange Blossoms
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6min
November 20, 2009 Episode XXXV - Hotwiring the Submarine
What dangers lurk beneath the waves? And what the heck is an
aspidochelone? Our intrepid panelists -- a pirate captain and a cleric
-- slyly skirt around these questions and many more about underwater
adventures!Panelists:Darin Payne, Captain of the IronbloodFather Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. Wilford
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6min
November 12, 2009 Episode XXXIV - Module or Mind Control?
Are pre-written adventures a useful tool or do they do nothing but
force PCs down a pre-determined track? A college professor and a
government agent tackle the issue of who's really in the driver's seat
when modules come into play.Panelists:Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversitySpecial Agent Jack McCandlessCONTEST!The character suggestion contest is over. Thanks very much for your entries! I announce the winner after the debate.Shoutout & Promo:RPGPodcasts.com
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8min
November 04, 2009 Episode XXXIII - Caressing the Power Lines
Is trying to make a character as powerful as possible a good thing or a
bad thing? A wizard and a bounty hunter flex their intellectual
muscles over the subject.Panelists:Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of NeverrestDr. Joseph "Doc" AnthraxIntro by Stu, Tappy & Stork of Happy Jack's RPG PodcastCONTEST!Only one day left for the character suggestion contest - it ends November 5th! E-mail your suggestion for a new Great Debate character to [email protected]
and write CONTEST ENTRY in the subject line. The winner will receive a
personalized outgoing greeting for use with their voicemail!Shoutout & Song:Beatnik Turtle - The Song of the Day Dot Com
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10min

FAQs about The Great Debate!:

How many episodes does The Great Debate! have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.