The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast

By Eric Lamoureux

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What's The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast about?

A podcast all about the role playing game Savage Worlds by Pinnacle Entertainment Group

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The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast episodes:

05.17.2021
Episode #120—Conclusion
In the final episode of the Wild Die Podcast, the co-hosts treat you to a double feature. We open up the mailbag to answer questions about player vs player and quick encounters. We then wrap it up with a discussion on the...
04.07.2021
Episode #118—Savage Me This Part 2
In this follow-up to our new series, Karl walks us through how he would savage Bubba Ho-Tep. Karl at the Gary Con panel Savage Cruise 2022 Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], Twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook,...
04.05.2021
Episode #117—Savage Me This Part 1
Eric kicks off this series by savaging Riddick. Hear his take on the mechanics he feels are necessary to bring this sci-fi franchise to your tabletop using the Savage Worlds rules. Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], Twitter...
03.10.2021
Episode #116—Quick Encounters
In this episode, we answer a listener's question concerning ranged combat and play through a Quick Encounter with special guest Candace McAfee. Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], Twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and MeWe....
03.03.2021
Episode #115—Mary Sue No More
The Wild Die crew discuss the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone by selecting Hindrances you've never played before and embracing a flawed character. Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], Twitter @thewilddie and look for us...
02.15.2021
Episode #114—Back in Saddle
After not having run Savage Worlds in well over a year, Gary is planning his return. What did he choose to run? What's his prep like, and which Savage Worlds rules does he feel he needs a refresher on? Stinger &...
02.01.2021
Episode #113—Deluxe vs Swade
Savage Worlds Adventure Edition aka Swade has been out for over two years. How does it compare to the previous edition? The cast of the Wild Die Podcast shares their opinion on the matter. Be sure to stay in contact with...
01.18.2021
Episode #112—Downtime
Karl and Eric discuss the place downtime has in Savage Worlds and suggest ways to make it more fast, furious, and fun! NOTE: Eric had poor audio quality due to the wrong mic being used to record. Sorry about that. Savage Pathfinder...
12.29.2020
Episode #111—Support or Quick Encounter
We welcome Richard Woolcock back on the show for a round table discussion on the reasons why you would choose Quick Encounter or Support to adjudicate actions a group would take. Sprawlrunners Sprawlrunners Countdown Deck Be sure to stay in contact with us-...
12.15.2020
Episode #110—A Year in Review
Gary, Karl, and Eric look back at the year and share their favorite Savage Worlds highlights. Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and MeWe. Also, help support the show and...
11.30.2020
Episode #109—Taking the Plunge
Are you still hesitating to run Savage Worlds for the first time with your friends? If so, we hope that the wise and inspirational words of Candace McAfee will resonate with you. Candace is Karl's GM and she's recently taken the...
11.19.2020
Episode #108—Taking Notes
In this new installment of the Campaign Series, we talk about taking notes before, during, and after the game from the GM and player perspectives. The Secret Files of Section D on Kickstarter November 17th Sprawlrunners by Manuel Sambs and Veiled Fury...
11.04.2020
Episode #107—Attendance
What happens to a character whose player is absent for a session? What is GM Ghosting, and how to avoid it? What is the proper etiquette for calling off? What can you do as a GM to avoid wanting to...
10.20.2020
Episode #106—Advancement
The boys get back to their campaign series to discuss Advancement. How often should you hand out advances and when? How does it affect the campaign? How would you describe the power curve in Savage Worlds? Be sure to stay in...
10.07.2020
Episode #105—Grappling
The Wild Die crew delves into the mechanics behind grappling, answer common questions about it, and talks about how you can apply some of the mechanics to other situations.
09.28.2020
Episode #104—Session One
In this episode, we discuss the first session of a campaign. How do you start a pre-written campaign versus homebrew? Is the hook really that important? Wild Die Harder debut Next Wild Die Harder show on October 30th, Deadlands with John Goff Be...
09.21.2020
Dead End Kickstarter
Earlier this year, we welcomed the guys over at Atomic Ninja Studios to learn more about Dead End, their survival horror setting for Savage Worlds. Unfortunately, the Kickstarter launch was delayed so we're only releasing the episode now. Dead End is...
09.08.2020
Episode #103—Session Zero
In this episode, we invited Ellen Dalina of the Birdhouse Mysteries and CFT RPG Savage Ravenloft to talk about session zero. Wild Die Harder Tuesday, September 8th at 9 pm Eastern Savage Mojo: free Shane Hensley adventure by signing up for their...
08.24.2020
Episode #102—Campaign Set-Up
It's the beginning of a new series about the long game and the Wild Die crew kick this off with a discussion on campaign set-up. How do you plan ahead? What kind of prep goes into your campaign and how...
08.10.2020
Episode #101—Good Practices
We wrap up our Right in the Keesler series on how to run amazing one-shot games with a series of tips and tricks to take your game to another level. We hope that it will help you run memorable sessions! Be...
07.21.2020
Episode #100—Scale & Monsters
Are your encounters with creatures of different sizes either too easy or too difficult because of the scale modifier? The Wild Die Podcast share anecdotes, take a deep dive into the narrative and the mechanics behind the scale, combat options,...
07.06.2020
Episode #99—First Contact
Whether you want to impress people at a convention or want your players to fall in love with the setting you'd like to ultimately run a campaign in, first impressions are important. Famous Savage Worlds GM, Karl Keesler runs us...
06.30.2020
Episode #98—Campaign Selection
In this episode, Karl and Eric discuss what goes into the decision for your next campaign choice. Eric talks about the Deadlands campaign he just started while Karl tells us why he chose Ghostbusters. Petramancy Chase Card Print Bundle 50¢ Fiends: Codex of...
06.08.2020
Episode #97—Recruiting
Your game has been designed, prepared, and playtested—it's time to fill it up. Whether it's for a convention, game day, a night with friends or an online game, Karl, Gary and Eric have you covered. Listen to our advice and...
06.03.2020
Episode #96—Playtesting
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of playtesting your adventure scenario before the big day and how to conduct it. Battle for Oz: Pirates until June 18th Dragons are Real Podcast Dragons are Real YouTube Be sure to stay in contact with us-...
05.11.2020
Episode #95—Adventure Design
In this episode, Karl answers questions about his adventure design. What makes a good villain? How many scenes should you prepare? How many Extras or Wild Cards should you throw at the players? What type of adventure does he go...
05.04.2020
Episode #94—Maps, Minis & Terrain
Why try to find maps for your game when you can design scenarios for the props you already have? Gary and Karl share their favorite resources to run both in-person and online games. https://www.coolstuffinc.com/ https://www.trollandtoad.com/ https://www.okumarts.com The DMs Craft: https://www.youtube.com/user/theDMsCraft Black Magic Craft: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Rlv-ug-mtnXuMwlpcqFgg Wyloch’s Armory: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKJd7jQ989DZvtf5C69mYA Papercraft...
04.30.2020
Deadlands: The Weird West with Shane
We invited Shane Hensley on the show to talk about the Deadlands: The Weird West Kickstarter. Shane revealed to us what is in the book, what's planned for the line and some mighty fine tips on how to run a...
04.27.2020
Episode #93—Pre-Generated Characters
In this episode, Karl reveals why he creates the pregens at this stage of the process and how. TPSA VTT Shark Tokens Deadlands: The Weird West Kickstarter Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], twitter @thewilddie and look for us on...
03.30.2020
Episode #92—Themes & Tropes
In this episode, Karl reveals how he gets started designing a one shot. He explains how he goes about selecting the themes and tropes and gives examples from the ones he's already created. Finding the Narrative, a Genesys podcast SavageNet April 18th Tvtropes.org Be...
03.16.2020
Episode #91—6 Sure Shot One Shots
In this episode, we share our picks for great One Shots and why! Trailer Park Shark Attack Taxidermist Tail Fuhgeddaboudit! Redneckromancer Daddy's Boy Envy Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and MeWe. Also, help support the...
03.02.2020
Episode #90—10 Reasons to Play Savage Worlds
The Wild Die Podcast is back with a new co-host and a shorter format! Hear about our fun-filled escapades in the Caribbeans and at Genghis Con. We also provide you with 10 reasons you can use to convince your group to play...
12.16.2019
Episode 89—World-Building Part Three
In this episode, Gary and Eric design a threat from the setting they've been building. Gombo comes to life! We also give our final thoughts on using A Spark in Fate Core used to perform this world-building exercise. This is the...
11.19.2019
Bonus Episode—Legion of Liberty: Superheroes of 1776 Review
More and More Savage Worlds settings for Adventure Edition are coming out so why not look at a recent one! Gary gives us the low-down on this alternate history setting by Happy Monster Press! Legion of Liberty: Superheroes of 1776 Be sure...
11.11.2019
Episode 88—World-Building Part Two
Listen up gombolites and grambits of Marmon! It is time to find out more about this Red Tape Sci-Fi setting while we await Gombo's Awakening. Will you side with Tim the AI or Brenda the pleasure bot? Critical Role: Undeadwood Saving Throw...
10.23.2019
Episode 87—World-Building Part One
The guys reunite 2 weeks removed from Con on the Cob to reminisce and discuss what happened in the Savage Worlds universe. For the meat of the show, we begin a world-building exercise in order to create a setting to play...
10.10.2019
Episode 86—Frozen Skies Review
Eric and Harrison got together at Con on the Cob in Ohio to discuss the diesel punk setting for Savage Worlds called Frozen Skies. Frozen Skies Kickstarter 2017 interview Frozen Skies on Drivethrurpg Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], twitter...
09.24.2019
Episode 85—Traps
After discussing the latest announcements and releases from PEG, Gary, Paris and Eric discuss running trap encounters in Savage Worlds. As is usually the case, our opinions vary greatly in this discussion. Terms like obfuscation, meta-gaming, player agency and "you're...
09.16.2019
Bonus Episode—Gods And Masters
There's a new fantasy setting for SWADE on the horizon. In fact, it's about to hit Kickstarter. So we had JC Thompson from Twitchy Butcher Studios on the show to learn more about this project. Gods & Masters Jumpstart Kickstarter Preview Twitchy Butcher...
09.12.2019
Episode 84—Seven Worlds
Two years ago, Luis Enrique Torres came on the show to talk about the sci-fi setting he was working on and his Kickstarter campaign. Last weekend, Paris and Eric sat down to talk about the fruit of Luis' labor. Did he...
08.29.2019
Episode 83—Adventures!
Every RPG systems tend to have their own typical—or at least common—scenario format. Coming from other systems, you may expect to find certain adventure formats. Are they a thing in Savage Worlds? What can you expect to find? How do...
08.16.2019
Episode 82—Check Out My SWAG!
Are you a budding writer? Do you have dreams of fortune and fame in the RPG industry? Back in January, Pinnacle and One Book Shelf launched the Savage Worlds Adventurer's Guild, a market place for community content. To find out...
08.05.2019
Bonus Episode—Crystal Heart Review
Eric invited his friend Uncle Jay to review the hot off the press setting Crystal Heart by Up to Four Players. The two explore the content of this SWADE setting chapter by chapter. Crystal Heart Be sure to stay in contact with...
07.30.2019
Episode 81—Favorite Settings
There are so many settings for Savage Worlds and if you're a newcomer, it's hard to sift through all that noise. That's why Gary asked Eric and special guest Chris Hussey from the Adventures of Young & Holt podcast to...
07.16.2019
Episode 80—Savage Rifts American Armageddon
Gary and Paris interview Sean Roberson about the latest regarding Savage Rifts. Be sure to stay in contact with us- [email protected], twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and MeWe. Also, help support the show and get early access to...
07.01.2019
Bonus Episode—Buccaneer: Through Hell and High Water Review
Pour yourself some rum and sing along your favorite sea shanty because we're going to the Caribbean! Gary gives us a review of this pirate setting from Yellow Piece Games. Buccaneer: Through Hell and High Water on Dtrpg Buccaneer: Through Hell and...
06.25.2019
Episode 79—Magic Items
Buckle up, folks! This is a hefty one. We invited Richard Woolcock to the show to discuss magic items. What is their place in Savage Worlds? How can characters create their own? Why does it make Eric so angry? Artificer's Codex Zadmar's...
06.12.2019
Episode 78 - More Rubbish Hindrances
Is Daredevil really blind? Can he be defeated by the Laminator? Should Gary and Eric still be singing on this show? Is Paris the only sensible and intelligent co-host left on this podcast? None of these questions are really answered...
05.29.2019
Episode 77 - Rubbish Hindrances
Aren't some of the roleplay Hindrances total rubbish? Do they actually hinder players characters or are they just there to get extra build points? Gary, Pâris Conte, and Eric Lamoureux discuss the dump Hindrances by sharing a few examples like creating the No-Filter...
05.27.2019
Bonus Episode - Zombie Squad Review
We've put on our smoking jackets and poured ourselves some cognac for this review. It's all class with Paris Conte reviewing the sci-fi setting from Applied Vectors, Zombie Squad on Dtrpg Kickstarter Interview on the WDP Be sure to stay in contact with...

What's The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast about?

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The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast episodes:

Episode #120—Conclusion

Episode #118—Savage Me This Part 2

Episode #117—Savage Me This Part 1

Episode #116—Quick Encounters

Episode #115—Mary Sue No More

Episode #114—Back in Saddle

Episode #113—Deluxe vs Swade

Episode #112—Downtime

Episode #111—Support or Quick Encounter

Episode #110—A Year in Review

Episode #109—Taking the Plunge

Episode #108—Taking Notes

Episode #107—Attendance

Episode #106—Advancement

Episode #105—Grappling

Episode #104—Session One

Dead End Kickstarter

Episode #103—Session Zero

Episode #102—Campaign Set-Up

Episode #101—Good Practices

Episode #100—Scale & Monsters

Episode #99—First Contact

Episode #98—Campaign Selection

Episode #97—Recruiting

Episode #96—Playtesting

Episode #95—Adventure Design

Episode #94—Maps, Minis & Terrain

Deadlands: The Weird West with Shane

Episode #93—Pre-Generated Characters

Episode #92—Themes & Tropes

Episode #91—6 Sure Shot One Shots

Episode #90—10 Reasons to Play Savage Worlds

Episode 89—World-Building Part Three

Bonus Episode—Legion of Liberty: Superheroes of 1776 Review

Episode 88—World-Building Part Two

Episode 87—World-Building Part One

Episode 86—Frozen Skies Review

Episode 85—Traps

Bonus Episode—Gods And Masters

Episode 84—Seven Worlds

Episode 83—Adventures!

Episode 82—Check Out My SWAG!

Bonus Episode—Crystal Heart Review

Episode 81—Favorite Settings

Episode 80—Savage Rifts American Armageddon

Bonus Episode—Buccaneer: Through Hell and High Water Review

Episode 79—Magic Items

Episode 78 - More Rubbish Hindrances

Episode 77 - Rubbish Hindrances

Bonus Episode - Zombie Squad Review