The RPG Academy: DETENTION- LIVE

Hello Academaniacs!

In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host Lewanika from Tabletop Journeys to talk about the 2nd edition of Star Trek Adventures by Modiphius

Extra Curricular

Lewanika –  Podcasting, Actual Play for the podcast (star Trek), Freelancing writing/editing TTRPG products including Sentients (we recently did a Show & Tell on that), Factions Kickstarter is a little bit behind but coming along. Kraken Week adventure is nearly completed.

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Hello Academaniacs!

In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host John Ross, Michael’s oldest child for some fun and silly TTRPG chat.

Extra Curricular

Chris – Finished the Acolyte, Eat the Reich, The Boys, Adult stuff

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Hello Academaniacs!

For this special 100th Detention LIVE episode Chris and I share the big news! We’re going on a cruise together!  Oh, also my game Action 12 Cinema has been nominated for an ENnie award under the “Best Rules” category and I need your help!

VOTE FOR ME HERE:

Extra Curricular

Chris –  The Boys (on Amazon Prime), The Acolyte (Disney +) Work life has improved.  Vacations on the Horizon, including a D&D Cruise next year.

Michael –  On my summer break, GenCon coming up, The Boys, The Bear,  Running Marvel 616 RPG at the library and D&D for my kids Plus a ‘learn to play D&D’ session with some work folks. but my big news is the Action 12 Cinema ENnie nomination. Farm to Fable still going strong.  Guesting on a Gossip Girl podcast. AcadeCon badge sales go live on 08/15.  AcadeCon the 13th: 2d4 

GO VOTE FOR ACTION 12 CINEMA FOR BEST RULES ENNIE and PLUS D12 GAMES for Fan’s Favorite Publisher.

10 things

Michael – 10 things you’ll do if you win the ENnie

Chris – 10 things you hope to do/experience on our Cruise

Used Books – Running games from modules, not as bad as we thought.  Also, aligning player expectations can make or break a game.

Where have my Fingers been?

Michael – Two guys looking for the ENnies ceremony.

Chris – two players playing a Dread game on a badly rocking ship.

We say goodbye to our friend Kevin Stacy 

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Hello Academaniacs!

For this special 100th Detention LIVE episode Chris and I are joined by Justin Lewis from Session Zero Studio and the How to be a Better DM Podcast.

Extra Curricular

Chris – Agents of Mystery of Netflix, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Work stuff and living as an Empty Nester with the wife.

Justin – Delicious in Dungeon on Netflix, Magic the Gathering,

Michael – Origins convention experiences – recapping on TikTok and FB, The Boys, Smallville rewatching for Farm to Fable, I did renew my contract to be back at the school next year. Will be at GenCon.

10 things

Chris – 10 reasons why your party would work WITH their nemesis

Michael – 10 things you’ll see at a Conventino

Joseph – 10 non D&D TTRPGs

Used Books – We discuss the How to be a Better DM podcast and share some advice for new or on the fence DMs out there.

Where have my Fingers been?

Justin – two people who have finally found the big red button!

Michael – Someone has found a Genie but they are not quite a normal Genie.

Chris – two players fighting to be the next GM

Q&A – Justin  answers our ‘if an action figure was being made of you – what are the three accessories that would be included?’ Question

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

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The Trevor Project 

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Hello Academaniacs!

For this special Detention LIVE episode Chris and I are joined by Lewanika from Tabletop Journeys, RJ from the DragonLance Campaign and Friend of the Show Jack for some D&D Trivia. The Five of us working together with the occasional chat help managed to get 50% of the questions correct. How’d you do?

Extra Curricular

Chris – Taking it easy for a change, finishing up Love is Blind on Netflix. Catching up on Critical Role.

Joseph – Finishing up the Gm book for Dungeon Dwellers. (Game Master’s Vault). Return to Dark Tower the RPG.  Keeping up with pets.  3D printing.

Michael – Teaching games at my school, Learn to Run D&D at the Local public Library (Corbin) Action 12 Cinema. A new Secret Project. AcadeCon planning in well underwater

10 things

Chris – 10 things you find in the hold of a shipwreck

Michael – 10 Names for pets

Joseph – 10 Terrible pieces of Gaming Advice.

Used Books – A Trojan horse scenario where the players unwittingly are working for the BBEG

Where have my Fingers been?

Joseph – two people talking where one has figured out they have been taken advantage of by someone and the other one just isn’t getting it.

Chris – Two dragons arguing over a horde

Michael – two people arguing over who will drive on a night out.

Q&A – ReaperWolf answers our ‘if an action figure was being made of you – what are the three accessories that would be included?’ Question

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

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The Trevor Project 

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Hello Academaniacs!

For this special year-end review show Michael and Chris are joined by Joseph C. Wolf aka ReaperWolf of the Dungeon Dwellers RPG

Extra Curricular

Chris – Taking it easy for a change, finishing up Love is Blind on Netflix. Catching up on Critical Role.

Joseph – Finishing up the Gm book for Dungeon Dwellers. (Game Master’s Vault). Return to Dark Tower the RPG.  Keeping up with pets.  3D printing.

Michael – Teaching games at my school, Learn to Run D&D at the Local public Library (Corbin) Action 12 Cinema. A new Secret Project. AcadeCon planning in well underwater

10 things

Chris – 10 things you find in the hold of a shipwreck

Michael – 10 Names for pets

Joseph – 10 Terrible pieces of Gaming Advice.

Used Books – A Trojan horse scenario where the players unwittingly are working for the BBEG

Where have my Fingers been?

Joseph – two people talking where one has figured out they have been taken advantage of by someone and the other one just isn’t getting it.

Chris – Two dragons arguing over a horde

Michael – two people arguing over who will drive on a night out.

Q&A – ReaperWolf answers our ‘if an action figure was being made of you – what are the three accessories that would be included?’ Question

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Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

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The Trevor Project 

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Hello Academaniacs!

For this special year-end review show Michael and Chris are joined by Casey Reardon of the RP Jesters podcast.

Extra Curricular

Chris – The Brothers Sun on Netflix, back in the DragonLance campaign, Spending time with the Wife. Ready Player One Audiobook

Casey – The Traitors on Peacock, Brandon Sanderson, Tress of the Emerald Sea, Icons RPG, Avatar Legends RPG.

Michael – Action 12 Cinema fulfillment is underway. It’s now available for purchase via IPR. I’m now on TikTok. CincyCon in Cincinnati, OH.

10 things

Chris – 10 places you might take a first date.

Casey – Elements of Realty TV shows

Michael- Types of people you see at Gaming Conventions

Used Books – How to make Combat more interesting.  Also, skill checks and Skill challenges.

Where have my Fingers been?

 Casey – Two people right outside the door of a big bad monster and are arguing over who goes in first.

Chris – A bride and a Maid of Honor are trying to deal with cold feet.

Michael – two people watching Survivor for the first time.

Q&A – Casey answers our ‘if an action figure was being made of you – what are the three accessories that would be included?’ Question

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Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

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The Trevor Project 

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Hello Academaniacs!

For this special year-end review show Michael and Chris are joined by Grant to chat about his personal Character Creation Challenge and other general nerdery.

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Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

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The Trevor Project 

The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions  Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

Hello Academaniacs!

For this special year-end review show Michael and Chris are joined by Mr. Dragonbane himself! We each came with a list of 10 of our favorite/best “things” of 2023. Some of these are movies and shows or even specific episodes while others are ‘moments’ or events. All in all it’s a great, positive vibes only way to close out 2023 and look ahead at 2024.

See ya next year!

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

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The Trevor Project 

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Hello Academaniacs!

Welcome to Detention! In this episode Chris and I welcome Kevin Stacey in for a chat!

Extra Curricular:

Chris – Work keeping him busy, Still on Diablo IV, Rewatching The Boys, Watched Gen V, Bodies on Netflix, Getting for winter in Michigan.

Kevin – Lots of Gaming stuff lately. Re-watched Werewolf by Night Colorized edition (new on Disney +), Started The Fall of The House of Usher, sorta new to Horror in any real way so watching a lot of it lately.

Michael – Really all AcadeCon right now. Did manage to keep Farm to Fable going, S6 coming to an end soon. Watched and Loved Loki S2, Loving Invincible Season 2, The Marvels – I loved it. The Killer on Netflix – didn’t care for it. Spider-Man 2 on PS5.  About to start a new D&D 5e game with my boys and two of their friends – Using the new WOTC Phandelver and Below adventure.

10 Things:

Kevin – Top 10 Horror movie Kills

Chris – 10 favorite non-jedi Star Wars Characters

Michael – 10 Foods/snacks for game night.

USED BOOKS – Small talk about AcadeCon and gaming at Conventions in general.

Where have my Fingers Been?

Michael – A DM and Player in a game with lights off!

Chris – two EMTs called to a tragedy at a gaming convention

Kevin – Your a GM and your first player has come up to the table.

Cryptozoology: Gelatinous Cube

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Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project 

The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions  Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.