MetAnon Ep20 – 50,000 Shades of Grey

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Jan 142013
 

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In our first regular episode of 2013, the cast of Metagamers Anonymous explores the use of alignment and morality systems in immersive gameplay.  We also explore some our intentions for the coming year, talk blogging and publishing plans, and provide more great locations for the Tsunami City Project! Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.

 

 

Links from the show:

The Prismatic Dragon blog at CarpeGM.Net
The Prismatic Dustbunny blog at PrismaticTsunami.Com
The Tsunami City Project
Cloud Atlas
Goblins
Captain Carl’s Tuesday Nite Blues Band

 

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MetAnon Int07 – Fred Hicks

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Jan 072013
 

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In the seventh episode of our interview series, and the first of the new year, we visit with writer/designer Fred Hicks, co-founder of Evil Hat Productions. Fred talks about his gaming roots, discusses the challenges of forging new ground in the industry, and even shares some excellent gaming stories about sharing the table with Dresden Filesauthor Jim Butcher.  And of course, he gives us a peek under the hood of FATE CORE.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.

 

Links from the show:

Evil Hat Productions
Fred’s Personal Blog
Spirit of the Century
Don’t Rest Your Head
The Dresden Files RPG
and of course, The FATE CORE Kickstarter Page!

 

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MetAnon MS01 – Holiday Giveaway

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Jan 022013
 

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This is just a brief minisode to announce the winner of our Holiday Giveaway.  The cast wants to offer our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who entered or even thought about entering the contest.  It was a lot of fun, and it was a very rewarding experience for us here at the Prismatic Tsunami community.  Thanks again!  And thanks to our sponsors, linked below!

We look forward to more great promotional ventures in the years ahead, and we encourage to visit any or all of these fine folks and let them know how much you appreciate their support of the hobby, the community, and our humble little program.

Cheers! And Happy 2013!

~ E.

P.S. If you are one of our alternate prize winners, expect to be hearing from me soon.

 

 

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Pinnacle Entertainment Group – Makers of Deadlands and Tsunami favorite Savage Worlds. Pinnacle’s line of excellent products covers a broad expanse of RPG goodness that just keeps on giving… stop in and see what they can offer you and your gaming table!

Engine Publishing – The RPG publishing arm of Gnome Stew… producers of excellent tools and advice for successful game mastering, and a bunch of really spectacular folks. Check out their latest product, Never Unprepared. And don’t miss out on their back catalog…!

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MetAnon Ep19 – Holidazed and Confused

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Dec 252012
 

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In our final episode of the year, the cast of Metagamers Anonymous examines their first year as podcasters, talks about some of their favorite gaming experiences of 2012, reads and discusses some listener feedback, and ponders their goals for the year ahead! We also talk holidays in immersive play and even hand out a few Christmas presents live on the air! Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.
 

Links from the show:

Post a contest entry on our Facebook page!
The Prismatic Dragon blog at CarpeGM.Net
DicePouch.com
and our newest sponsor, Cards Against Humanity

 

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MetAnon Int06 – Phil Reed

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Dec 172012
 

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In the sixth episode of our interview series, we visit with industry veteran Phil Reed of Steve Jackson Games. Phil shares some of his experiences as a game designer and what it’s like to work for an industry legend, discusses some of the challenges of administrating such a prolific company with a broad variety of products, and talks about the passions and triumphs of toy collecting. Phil also lets us in on the latest developments in the highly anticipated release of Ogre and some of SJG’s other upcoming projects.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.
 

Links from the show:

Steve Jackson Games
Ronin Arts
Battlegrip.com
The Ogre Kickstarter page
and the amazing Complete Larry Elmore Artbook Kickstarter!

 

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MetAnon Ep18 – In Accordance with the Prophecies

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Dec 112012
 

MetAnon AvatarIn our supersized eighteenth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we celebrate the End of the World with a dicussion on prophecies, visions, signs, and portents!  We also visit with a confederate from the Hero Labs software development team, present the newest prize for our holiday giveaway, hand out our December locations for the Tsunami City Project, and talk a little bit about our new D&D Next playtest campaign. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.
 

 

Links from the show:

Gamerstable
Vist the forum to contribute to the Tsunami City Project!
Post a contest entry on our Facebook page!
Hero Lab from Lone Wolf Development
Snorg Tees
Deathwatch RPG
Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game
and the The Fate Core Kickstarter Page

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MetAnon Int05 – Shane Hensley

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Dec 032012
 

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In the fifth episode of our interview series, we pick up the phone and have a conversation with Shane Hensley ofPinnacle Entertainment Group.  Shane shares some of his experiences designing both tabletop and computer RPGs, talks Deadlands and Savage Worlds, and discusses a few of his insights into Kickstarter, the publishing business, and licensing.  Shane is also kind enough to throw some very cool prizes into our Holiday Giveaway prize package. Metagamers Anonymousis a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.
 

 

Links from the show:

Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Savage Worlds Deluxe: Explorer’s Edition
Pinnacle’s Deadlands Reloaded catalog
Rippers
Gaslight Victorian Fantasy
Fantasy Grounds Virtual Tabletop
and Zombie Run

 

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MetAnon Ep17 – Party Politics

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Nov 262012
 

MetAnon AvatarIn our seventeenth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast talks about party politics and how to use them to enhance character development. We also present the newest prizes for our holiday giveaway, discuss some of the challenges the girls face in the world of geek fandom, and talk about a few of the recent posts on our forumMetagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.

 

 

Links from the show:

Gamerstable
The Carpe GM Gamecast
Vist the forum to contribute to the Tsunami City Project!
Post a contest entry on our Facebook page!
Never Unprepared: The Complete Game Masters Guide to Session Prep
G*M*S Magazine
Nyerd: The Podcast of Tabletop Culture
2 GMs, 1 Mic
The Hillfolk Kickstarter Page
Kicking It: Successful Crowdfunding
and the School Bites Kickstarter!

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MetAnon Int04 – A Conversation with Monte Cook

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Nov 192012
 

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In the fourth episode of our new interview series, we talk to Monte Cook!!! Erik sits down with Monte for a casual discussion about his life, career, gaming interests, and recent projects. Monte pontificates on everything from the challenges of growing up gaming in the rural midwest to his first nervous venture into self-publishing to the surprising reaction to his newest gaming concept,NumeneraMetagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.

 

 

Links from the show:

Monte Cook’s Website
Numenera
Kicking It: Successful Crowdfunding
Small Matters
The Skeptic’s Guide to Conspiracies
Monte Cook’s Arcana Evolved
Ptolus: City by the Spire and The Banewarrens

 

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MetAnon Ep16 – My God is Cooler Than Your God

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Nov 122012
 

MetAnon AvatarIn our sixteenth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast talks about the applications of religion in the context of immersive play and how different play styles approach religious characters. We also present the newest prizes for our holiday giveaway, talk about our recent visit to the Emerald City Steampunk Expo, and have a brief conversation with Kyle Simons about his new language-learning RPG, MagiciansMetagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.

 

Links from the show:

The Carpe GM Gamecast
Post a contest entry on our Facebook page!
Vist the forum to contribute to the Tsunami City Project!
DicePouch.com
The Burrow – Gifts for Geeks
Magicians: A Language Learning RPG
The D20 Girls Project
Why Nikola Tesla was the Greatest Geek who Ever Lived – The Oatmeal
Tabletop Adventures
Time Traveler Outfitters
The Save Ferris Project
and The fine folks at Gamerstable!

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