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August 09, 2020Episode #59: Pugmire Pt. 2
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Jacob, Brandon, Kate, and Folkman for ‘Pugmire’, a tabletop role-playing game about heroic dogs in a world of fantasy adventure in the ancient future.
Written by Eddy Webb, ‘Pugmire’ uses a traditional fantasy rules system (based on the d20 Open Game License) redesigned for streamlined play and easy character creation, with an emphasis on cooperation and action over competition and violence.
You can find out more about ‘Pugmire’ and download the core book and additional adventures on the Pugmire website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Recap and gameplay overview: 00:01:12
Restart of 'Pugmire' one-shot: 00:03:53
Outro and credits: 01:11:16
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Jacob Vogts, Brandon Trent, Kate Trent, and Andrew Folkman.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Pugmire’, a tabletop role-playing game about heroic dogs in a world of fantasy adventure in the ancient future. You can find out more about ‘Pugmire’ and download the core book and additional adventures on the Pugmire website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘TipToes’ by Myuu

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
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1 hr 16 min
July 26, 2020Episode #58: Pugmire Pt. 1
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Jacob, Brandon, Kate, and Folkman for ‘Pugmire’, a tabletop role-playing game about heroic dogs in a world of fantasy adventure in the ancient future.
Written by Eddy Webb, ‘Pugmire’ uses a traditional fantasy rules system (based on the d20 Open Game License) redesigned for streamlined play and easy character creation, with an emphasis on cooperation and action over competition and violence.
You can find out more about ‘Pugmire’ and download the core book and additional adventures on the Pugmire website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overview: 00:01:20
Start of 'Pugmire' one-shot: 00:04:12
Outro and credits: 01:15:42
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Jacob Vogts, Brandon Trent, Kate Trent, and Andrew Folkman.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Pugmire’, a tabletop role-playing game about heroic dogs in a world of fantasy adventure in the ancient future. You can find out more about ‘Pugmire’ and download the core book and additional adventures on the Pugmire website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘TipToes’ by Myuu

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
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1 hr 20 min
July 12, 2020Bonus: Q&A with Rowan, Rook & Decard (Grant Howitt, Chris Taylor & Mary Hamilton)
Show Notes
To tide us over til our next one-shot here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews the team at Rowan, Rook & Decard: Grant Howitt, Chris Taylor, and Mary Hamilton.
Rowan, Rook and Decard was founded in 2017 by independent game designers Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor, with Mary Hamilton as business director. In the past, RRD has published popular RPGs like Heart, Spire, Honey Heist, Unbound, Goblin Quest, and many other tabletop games.
If you’d like to support their work, you can buy one of RRD’s products on their website, rate their podcast Hearty Dice Friends on iTunes, or sponsor Grant’s one-page RPG Patreon.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Q&A start: 00:01:47
Outro: 00:54:53
Rowan Rook & Decard’s work & recommendations
Rowan, Rook and Decard website
RRD Twitter
RRD Discord
Grant’s one-page RPG Patreon
Hearty Dice Friends Podcast
Call of Cthulhu
Mage: The Ascension
SLA Industries
Dogs in the Vineyard
this discord has ghosts in it
Alice is Missing: A Silent Role Playing Game

Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
Q&A guests were Grant Howitt, Chris Taylor, and Mary Hamilton from Rowan, Rook & Decard.
The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
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59 min
June 28, 2020Episode #57: Mouse Guard Pt. 2
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Claire and Ben for ‘Mouse Guard’, a pen-and-paper traditional RPG designed by Luke Crane. Based on the award-winning graphic novel series by David Petersen, ‘Mouse Guard’ sees players take on the role of mouse heroes struggling against the wild, the seasons and their own mouse nature.
You can find out more about ‘Mouse Guard’ and download resources on the official ‘Mouse Guard’ website.
How to do combat in Mouse Guard resources
BoardGameGeek’s Thread on How Mouse Guard Works
RPG Construct’s video - Mouse Guard “How To” Conflict
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Recap, gameplay overview and technical difficulty: 00:01:00
Restart of 'Mouse Guard' one-shot: 00:03:33
Outro and credits: 01:08:08
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Claire Jarvis and Ben Dawes.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Mouse Guard’, a pen-and-paper traditional RPG designed by Luke Crane. You can find out more about Mouse Guard and download resources on the official ‘Mouse Guard’ website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Brain Trust’ by Wayne Jones
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
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1 hr 12 min
June 14, 2020Episode #56: Mouse Guard Pt. 1
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Claire and Ben for ‘Mouse Guard’, a pen-and-paper traditional RPG designed by Luke Crane. Based on the award-winning graphic novel series by David Petersen, ‘Mouse Guard’ sees players take on the role of mouse heroes struggling against the wild, the seasons and their own mouse nature.
You can find out more about ‘Mouse Guard’ and download resources on the official ‘Mouse Guard’ website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overview: 00:01:08
Start of 'Mouse Guard' one-shot: 00:02:45
Outro and credits: 01:14:02
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Claire Jarvis and Ben Dawes.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Mouse Guard’, a pen-and-paper traditional RPG designed by Luke Crane. You can find out more about Mouse Guard and download resources on the official ‘Mouse Guard’ website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Brain Trust’ by Wayne Jones
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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1 hr 18 min
May 31, 2020Episode #55: Twain
Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Isolation and loneliness
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is playing ‘Twain: A Short Game for One’, written by J Li and published by Vermillion Games. Twain is a one-player emotionally immersive LARP about reconnecting and texting with a crucial part of your past that doesn’t text you back.
You can find out more about Twain on the Vermillion Games website.
Timestamps
Note: 00:00:00
Start of the episode: 00:01:06
Intro: 00:01:15
Gameplay overview: 00:02:18
Spoiler warning: 00:02:54
Start of 'Twain' one-shot: 00:03:37
How to Play: 00:04:33
Part A: 00:05:54
Section 1 - The Call: 00:06:09
Section 2: 00:06:47
Section 3 - The Separation: 00:17:33
Section 4: 00:18:31
Section 5 - The Dream: 00:30:10
Section 6: 00:31:09
Section 7: 00:30:53
Part B: 00:42:05
Section 8 - Prepare for live play: 00:42:38
Set up for live play: 00:42:49
How to play: 00:43:33
Section 9 - Arrival & Play: 00:45:16
The Meeting at the Moment: 00:49:11
Epilogue: 01:16:04
Outro and credits: 01:16:56
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s player is Fiona Howat.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Twain: A Short Game for One’, written by J Li and published by Vermillion Games. You can find out more about Twain on the Vermillion Games website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music tracks in this episode:
‘Avec Soin - Romance’ by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (Source and Artist)
‘Almost in F - Tranquillity’ by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (Source and Artist)
‘We are the rain’ by Aakash Gandi

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1 hr 22 min
May 17, 2020Episode #54: Mars Colony Pt. 2
Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Political themes
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about personal failure and government, written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK roleplaying.
‘Mars Colony’ is an RPG designed specifically for two players. One player takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “saviour,” while the other is responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the saviour will face a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
You can buy ‘Mars Colony’ and download game resources on the TCK roleplaying website.
Timestamps
Content note: 00:00:00
Episode starts: 00:01:11
Intro: 00:01:20
Recap and gameplay overview: 00:01:48
Restart of 'Mars Colony' one-shot/Scene 9: Personal scene 3: 00:06:44
Scene 10: Opposition scene 4: 00:09:44
Scene 11: Progress scene 4: 00:15:57
Complete failure: 00:16:53
Scene 12: Progress scene 5: 00:17:51
New health marker: 00:27:14
Scene 13: Opposition scene 5: 00:28:20
Scene 14: Progress scene 6: 00:31:16
Third deception: 00:41:35
Scene 15: Personal scene 4: 00:47:33
New health marker: 00:49:24
Scene 16: Personal scene 5: 00:50:01
Scene 17: Opposition scene 6: 00:55:23
Scene 18: Progress scene 7: 00:58:32
Scandal/Opposition scene 7: 01:01:30
Scene 19: Progress scene 8: 01:05:40
Complete failure: 01:08:08
Scene 20: Progress scene 9: 01:09:13
Fourth deception: 01:09:52
Fifth deception: 01:14:56
Sixth deception: 01:17:12
Endgame: Closing vignettes: 01:22:14
Closing vignettes: 01:22:47
Outro and credits: 01:29:00
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Fiona Howat and David T. Cox.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Mars Colony’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about personal failure and government, written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK roleplaying. You can buy ‘Mars Colony’ and download game resources on the TCK roleplaying website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Fortress Europe’ by Dan Bodan
‘Lord of the Dawn’ by Jesse Gallagher

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
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1 hr 33 min
May 03, 2020Episode #53: Mars Colony Pt. 1
Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Political themes
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about personal failure and government, written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK roleplaying.
‘Mars Colony’ is an RPG designed specifically for two players. One player takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “saviour,” while the other is responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the saviour will face a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
You can buy ‘Mars Colony’ and download game resources on the TCK roleplaying website.
Timestamps
Content note: 00:00:00
Episode start: 00:01:11
Intro: 00:01:20
Overview: 00:02:45
Setup: Stage 1: Creating Fear Cards: 00:04:51
Fear Card Creation: 00:05:19
Setup: Stage 2: Creating political parties: 00:06:57
Political parties creation: 00:07:34
Setup: Stage 3: Creating key governor characters: 00:10:55
Creating key governor characters: 00:11:27
Set up: Stage 4: Tokens: 00:16:04
Tokens: 00:16:35
Set up: Stage 5: The saviour chooses a political party: 00:16:49
The saviour chooses a political party: 00:16:59
Set up: Stage 6: Creating Kelly’s sympathy: 00:17:17
Creating Kelly’s sympathy: 00:17:44
Set up: Stage 7: Creating colony health markers: 00:20:00
Creating colony health markers: 00:20:20
Start of ‘Mars Colony’ oneshot/Opening vignette: 00:21:56
Framing scenes: 00:25:20
Scene 1: Opposition scene 1: 00:26:21
Progress scenes: 00:32:50
Scene 2: Progress scene 1: 00:34:27
Failure, deception, humiliation & scandal: 00:36:37
First deception: 00:38:43
Second deception: 00:41:36
Scene 3: Personal scene 1: 00:44:36
Scene 4: Opposition scene 2: 00:49:56
Scene 5: Progress scene 2: 00:59:59
Scene 6: Personal scene 2: 01:08:06
Scene 7: Opposition scene 3: 01:13:32
Scene 8: Progress 3: 01:22:06
Outro and credits: 01:31:17
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Fiona Howat and David T. Cox.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Mars Colony’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about personal failure and government, written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK roleplaying. You can buy ‘Mars Colony’ and download game resources on the TCK roleplaying website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Fortress Europe’ by Dan Bodan
‘Lord of the Dawn’ by Jesse Gallagher

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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1 hr 36 min
April 19, 2020Episode #52: Jason Statham's Big Vacation Pt. 2
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Naomi, Annie, Conard and Henry, from ‘Power Word Roll’, for ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’, one page roleplaying created by game designer Grant Howitt. The aim of ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’ is very simple.
Jason Statham, international movie star, is on his holidays. But: his own impulsive nature, and the attentions of his rival, the Wesley Sniper, could ruin everything! It’s up to a team of skilled team of operatives paid for by his management, to ensure that he has a great time.
‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’ is available as a pay-what-you-want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Recap and gameplay overview: 00:00:35
Restart of 'Jason Statham’s Big Vacation' one-shot/Day 3: 00:02:39
Day 3 Tracks: 00:04:40
Day 4: 00:38:28
Day 4 Tracks: 00: 39:33
Outro and credits: 01:18:10
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Naomi Clarke, Annie Howard, Conard Leaton Gray and Henry Rapley. Check out ‘Power Word Roll’ on their website and on your favourite podcast platform.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’, one page roleplaying created by game designer Grant Howitt. ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’ is available as a pay what you want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Action Time’ by Biz Baz Studio
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
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1 hr 23 min
April 05, 2020Episode #51: Jason Statham's Big Vacation Pt. 1
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Naomi, Annie, Conard and Henry, from ‘Power Word Roll’, for ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’, one page roleplaying created by game designer Grant Howitt. The aim of ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’ is very simple.
Jason Statham, international movie star, is on his holidays. But: his own impulsive nature, and the attentions of his rival, the Wesley Sniper, could ruin everything! It’s up to a team of skilled team of operatives paid for by his management, to ensure that he has a great time.
‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’ is available as a pay-what-you-want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overview: 00:01:25
Character Creation: 00:01:53
Characters’ Introduction: 00:02:44
Scenes: 00:07:48
Start of 'Jason Statham’s Big Vacation' one-shot/Day 1: 00:09:01
Day 1 Tracks: 00:10:57
Actions: 00:11:19
Day 2: 00:48:37
Day 2 Tracks: 00:51:11
Outro and credits: 01:26:38
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Naomi Clarke, Annie Howard, Conard Leaton Gray and Henry Rapley. Check out ‘Power Word Roll’ on their website and on your favourite podcast platform.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’, one page roleplaying created by game designer Grant Howitt. ‘Jason Statham’s Big Vacation’ is available as a pay what you want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Action Time’ by Biz Baz Studio
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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1 hr 31 min