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- The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 38 - The Sunken Land and Thieves’ House by Fritz LeiberReturn to Nehwon for two more tales of thrilling adventure with Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser. Whether on the high seas or in the big city, these two can’t seem to escape danger.www.nobleknight.comFritz Reuter Leiber, Jr.December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992“American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert.[b] With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” - Wikipediaintroduced Fafhrd and Grey Mouser in August, 1939 in Unknown magazine, edited by John W. Campbellearly influences were H. P. Lovecraft and Robert Graves; received a letter of encouragement from Lovecraft in 1936earned little money as a writer; addicted to alcohol and downersactually received royalty checks from TSR for games based on Lankhmar1975 - named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon)Fafhrd was based on Leiber himself; Grey Mouser based on Harry Otter Fischernotable for growing, taking on more responsibilities, getting married, etc.Two Sought Adventurepublished 1957 by Gnome PressSwords Against Deathfirst published 1970 by Ace Bookssecond of seven volumes“The Sunken Land” - 1942, Unknown“Thieves’ House” - 1943, UnknownMy guests:Darcy Rosswebsite - http://www.gnomestew.com and http://www.contessa.rocksJeremiah McCoywebsites - http://jeremiahmccoy.com & http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.comCo-hosts52 min
- The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 37 - The Mathematics of Magic by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher PrattFollow along with the amazing adventures of Harold Shea, spellcasting psychologist! Travel from the world of Norse mythology to the romantic fantasy of Spencer’s Faerie Queene. How will Harold best the Blatant Beast? Find out, as you listen to our thrilling discussion!www.nobleknight.comLyon Sprague de CampNovember 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92)Murray Fletcher PrattApril 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59)American writer of science fiction, fantasy and historyBest known for his works on naval history and the American Civil War, and for collaborations on fiction with L. Sprague de CampAttended Hobart College and wrote for various magazines“The Fletcher Pratt Naval War Game” — a set of rules for naval wargaming, involving tiny wooden ships, published prior to WW2“The Roaring Trumpet”Unknown, May 1940Harold SheaReed ChalmersThjalfiUtgardalokiSnogg“The plotline of the story is based on the myths of Thor's expedition to Jotunhem as told in the Gylfaginning section of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, and the Völva's prophecy regarding Ragnarok in the poem Völuspá, preserved in the Poetic Edda.”“The Mathematics of Magic”Unknown, August 1940Spencer’s Faerie QueenHarold SheaReed ChalmersLady BritomartLady FlorimelBelphebeBoth stories first appeared in book form in The Incomplete Enchanter, 1941, Henry Holt and CompanyMy guest:Chris ConstantinDark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.comCo-hosts:Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - [email protected]Geoffrey Winntwitter - @geoffreydwinnEmail us with your comments!http://www.thetomeshow.com1 hr 12 min
- The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 37 - The Mathematics of Magic by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher PrattFollow along with the amazing adventures of Harold Shea, spellcasting psychologist! Travel from the world of Norse mythology to the romantic fantasy of Spencer’s Faerie Queene. How will Harold best the Blatant Beast? Find out, as you listen to our thrilling discussion!www.nobleknight.comLyon Sprague de CampNovember 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92)Murray Fletcher PrattApril 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59)American writer of science fiction, fantasy and historyBest known for his works on naval history and the American Civil War, and for collaborations on fiction with L. Sprague de CampAttended Hobart College and wrote for various magazines“The Fletcher Pratt Naval War Game” — a set of rules for naval wargaming, involving tiny wooden ships, published prior to WW2“The Roaring Trumpet”Unknown, May 1940Harold SheaReed ChalmersThjalfiUtgardalokiSnogg“The plotline of the story is based on the myths of Thor's expedition to Jotunhem as told in the Gylfaginning section of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, and the Völva's prophecy regarding Ragnarok in the poem Völuspá, preserved in the Poetic Edda.”“The Mathematics of Magic”Unknown, August 1940Spencer’s Faerie QueenHarold SheaReed ChalmersLady BritomartLady FlorimelBelphebeBoth stories first appeared in book form in The Incomplete Enchanter, 1941, Henry Holt and CompanyMy guest:Chris ConstantinDark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.comCo-hosts:Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - [email protected]Geoffrey Winntwitter - @geoffreydwinn1 hr 12 min
- Round Table 152 - Print on Demand, Fighters, and Monks
James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with James Floyd Kelly, Jay Africa, and Joe Lastowksi to discuss DMs Guild print on demand products and the Fighter and Monk Unearthed Arcana articles. This podcast was recorded on December 18, 2016.
Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Hyper Corps 2099 5e
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Something Smells Fishy
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Don't Split the Podcast Network
James Floyd Kelly
Jay Africa
1 hr 9 min - Round Table 152 - Print on Demand, Fighters, and Monks
James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with James Floyd Kelly, Jay Africa, and Joe Lastowksi to discuss DMs Guild print on demand products and the Fighter and Monk Unearthed Arcana articles. This podcast was recorded on December 18, 2016.
Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Hyper Corps 2099 5e
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Something Smells Fishy
Links:
The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.me
Don't Split the Podcast Network
James Floyd Kelly
Jay Africa
1 hr 9 min - Round Table 151 - Adventurers League Updates!
James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with Ginny Loveday and Adventurers League Admins Robert Adducci, Alan Patrick, and Greg Marks to discuss the latest announcements from the D&D Adventurers League. This podcast was recorded on December 13, 2016.
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Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Lamentations of the Flame Princess: The Cursed Chateau
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: A Very Aberrant Holiday Special
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Heralds Guild
42 min - Round Table 151 - Adventurers League Updates!
James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with Ginny Loveday and Adventurers League Admins Robert Adducci, Alan Patrick, and Greg Marks to discuss the latest announcements from the D&D Adventurers League. This podcast was recorded on December 13, 2016.
Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch!
Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Lamentations of the Flame Princess: The Cursed Chateau
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: A Very Aberrant Holiday Special
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Heralds Guild
42 min - Round Table 150 - An Important Announcement
James Introcaso and Rudy Basso have some exciting news to share! Plus a very special not-so-mystery guest who will soon be much more! This podcast was recorded on December 6 and 11, 2016.
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Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Lord Orkus
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Encounters in the Savage Frontier
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43 min - Round Table 150 - An Important Announcement
James Introcaso and Rudy Basso have some exciting news to share! Plus a very special not-so-mystery guest who will soon be much more! This podcast was recorded on December 6 and 11, 2016.
Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps us a bunch and takes 30 seconds.
Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Lord Orkus
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Encounters in the Savage Frontier
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43 min - Round Table 149 - Unearthed Arcana Classes and Hypercorp 2099: Wasteland
James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Ginny Loveday, and Round Table newbie Gregg Lauer to talk about the bard, cleric, and druid Unearthed Arcana articles. Then it's an interview with game designer Mike Myler about his ongoing Kickstarter for Hypercorps 2099: Wastleland. This podcast was recorded on November 30 and December 1, 2016.
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Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Howl at the Moon
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Complete Adventures of M.T. Black
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Southern Connecticut D&D Meetup
Winter Fantasy
Hypercorps 2099
Mists of Akuma
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