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Episode 103 - Savage Worlds Walkthrough - Part One

(a.k.a. What Colour is Your Wild Die?)

Savage Worlds is one of the lad's favourite games, they've been there since the beginning (arguably before!) and the new Adventure Edition is hitting virtual inboxes everywhere, with the physical products due in store soon (sometimes referred to as SWADE) - so let the guys take you on a walkthrough of one of the best action adventure systems out there. Great for beginners thinking of joining in, or old hands who want to see what's new.

Pinnacle Entertainment have lots of news on the core products, licenced goodies and an active forum too.

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Episode 102 - UK Games Expo and King of Dungeons

(a.k.a Electric Boogaloo)

The lads kick back and reminisce about the recent UK Games Expo, their seminar, people they met, things they saw and games they played. Also, a review of The Kraken spring break, other small convention happening and of course, chatter about the King of Dungeons Kickstarter that funded in just 13 minutes.

Thanks to everyone that chatted to or otherwise supported the guys or the 'cast over the weekend. Good to get a game from the guys at The Effekt podcast and try out the new Alien RPG from Free League.

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Episode 101 - How to GM - Live From UK Games Expo 2019

UK Games Expo is the third largest gaming convention in the world, and the lads were there to chat to people, buy goodies and of course, run the "How to GM at Conventions" panel. With good friends of the show Dirk the Dice and Paul Fricker, from the Grognard Files and Good Friends of Jackson Elias respectively.

The guys had an amazing time, and a great audience full of questions. Lesson learned - rephrase the question for the microphones! Maybe next time. Thanks to UK Games Expo for hosting the 'cast - a great event as always.

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It's that time of year - the UK's biggest gaming event is just around the corner. UK Games Expo 2019 is upon us and the lads have a good old natter about what to do, things to see and what's hot for 2019. Never been before? Just want to get excited? Happy just to hear geeks chunter on about gaming stuff? It's all here...

Join The Smart Party and special guests Dirk the Dice from the Grognard Files and Paul Fricker from The Good Friends of Jackson Elias, for a seminar at noon Saturday of Expo, as they give you the low down on how to get the most out of your RPG sessions. Top tips, sage advice, fascinating war stories, and answers to your burning questions. Whether you want to know how to get started, or are an old hand looking for the latest hot take – they’re here for you!

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Episode 100 - Centenary Celebrations!

(a.k.a Here's To 100 More)

Back in the mists of time, the earth cooled and then there were dinosaurs. Not long after Baz and Gaz were sitting round drinking whisky and solving gaming. It's been 100 episodes! Officially, in reality there have been many more, with bonus episodes, actual play and no one really knows what happened to episode 11. Good friends of the show Dirk the Dice and Paul Fricker come along to help celebrate, talking about the last five years of RPGs and looking forward to the next five.

The lads would like to thank all their Glorious Guests over the years, Dirk the Dice from the Grognard Files and Paul Fricker from The Good Friends of Jackson Elias for guesting here, Iain McAlister from the Brainwaves podcast for standing in when Baz goes AWOL, of course all the wonderful Patreons that keep the show going, and of course, both their listeners. This is for all of you!

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Episode 99 - Roleplaying Games of the 70s

(a.k.a Watership Down Scarred Me For Life)

Simpler times, halcyon days? Baz and Gaz take a trip down memory lane and go through some of the very first RPGs from D&D in 1974, to Bushido on the cusp of the veritable explosion of product in the 80s. Even the venerable and wizened hosts aren't old enough to be buying the games as they came out, so conversation is sometimes mere impressions of the heady days at the cradle of gaming, but don't worry dear listeners, the 80s will be along soon for a double episode!

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Episode 98 - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition

(a.k.a Show Us Your Two-Tailed Comet)

‘So, what are you here for? Adventure? Maybe. Gold? Probably. Justice? Ha, that’s a flexible term! What’s that I see in your eye, that pious gleam? Oh, you want to do the right thing. So long as it’s well enough paid, entertaining, and fits with your political views. Eh, close enough, you’ll do, come inside and I’ll tell you about the job.’

So begins the intro of WFRP 4e, a grim world of perilous of adventure - Baz and Gaz are long time fans and walk through the latest iteration giving sage insights, wistful comments on older editions and generally getting excited about how pretty it is.

Find out about WFRP 4e at the Cubicle 7 site

You can listen to some Actual Play of the game!

Good friends of the show, The Grognard Files play in their 2018 summary show

We have some more on this very site!

There's even more (for free) on our Patreon page!

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Episode 97 - Dennis Detwiller Interview

(a.k.a. Everyone Walking Around In Parkas )

Top guestage again dear listeners, the lads chat to RPG writer and artist Dennis Detwiller who you will no doubt recognise from Ennie-award winning Delta Green, Magic the Gathering, GODLIKE and much more - including Arc Dream's latest Kickstarter (at time of writing) Wrestlenomicon. The guys talk about the changes in writing and publishing games, classic RPGs, improvements in the industry and making a quality product, plus games stores and digital art and much more.

You can check out more of Dennis' work at his patreon page, by visiting Arc Dream, and there's lots of good Delta Green content on the dedicated site. He's also active on the Twitters - follow him here!

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Many thanks to all the Patreons who keep the 'cast on the air. Encourage the lads by becoming a Patreon supporter, which will lead to fully fleshed out scenarios, fanzines and more!

Episode 96 - Ken Hite Interview

(a.k.a What If Vampires Are Snake People?)

Top guestage again this time dear listeners as the lads chat to gaming luminary Ken Hite about Vamprire, Night's Black Agents, The Fall of Delta Green, Nephilim, future projects, novels, games design, ploughing the world's history for gameable content, pilum throw weights and much more!

You can get more podcast goodness by listening to Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff (KARTAS).

Ken mentioned Star Crossed by Alex Roberts, which you can find on Bully Pulpit Games and Nathan Paoletta's upcoming Imp of the Perverse has details here.

Some of the other games we mentioned:

Fall of Delta Green

Night's Black Agents

Vampire V5

Nephilim

And of course, the author to recommend to your 10 year olds, Diana Wynne Jones.

Gaz recommends The Vory and other books by Mark Galeotti while you're buying books.

Finally, there's the Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes kickstarter.

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Many thanks to new Patreons, Martin, Chris and Will! Plus all the regular supporters and listeners too. Encourage the lads by becoming a Patreon supporter, which will lead to fully fleshed out scenarios, fanzines and more!

Episode 95 - Dungeon Master's Guide - Part Two

(a.k.a. A Thinking DMs Book)

With a surfeit of D&D designer guests and other goodness, the lads round off their current D&D coverage with a walkthrough of the second half of the DMG. What old favourites still languish in the book, and what exciting new gems? How has the last few years of gaming and writing thereof influenced this tome? When D&D 6 comes out - will we even still have a DMG? All this and more is discussed in this week's bumper episode.

Look out for the bonus episode, with rolls on tables from the DMG and a live example of ideas for creating scenarios. Have you used the DMG in anger? Got thoughts on the book? Let The Smart Party know... Find the lads via Facebook, on the Twitters: @the_smart_party or email the guys directly!

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