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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
FAQs about The Great Debate!:How many episodes does The Great Debate! have?The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.
April 01, 2010Episode XLII - The PC's Pain Falls Mainly on the PlanesIs 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...more6minPlay
March 18, 2010Episode XLI - My Power Source is Bigger Than YoursListen 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...more6minPlay
March 11, 2010Episode XL - Lawyering UpIs 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...more6minPlay
March 03, 2010Episode XXXIX - Juggling GMsIs 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) Shameless Self-Promotion: The Every World News Podcast...more8minPlay
December 15, 2009Episode 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!...more6minPlay
December 03, 2009Episode XXXVII - How Not to Host a MurderIs 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...more6minPlay
November 26, 2009Episode 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...more6minPlay
November 20, 2009Episode XXXV - Hotwiring the SubmarineWhat 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...more6minPlay
November 12, 2009Episode 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...more8minPlay
November 04, 2009Episode XXXIII - Caressing the Power LinesIs 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...more10minPlay
FAQs about The Great Debate!:How many episodes does The Great Debate! have?The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.