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Metanon – Ep #8

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Jul 232012

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In our eighth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we focus on the spectre of metagaming itself… and when it can benefit the immersive play experience. Our cast also discusses some of the recent developments in gaming, both at our table and in the industry, and foreshadows some of the Tsunami’s upcoming features. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly 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.

Producer’s Note: Due to a technical issue (i.e. our principle recording machine giving us the collective finger), we had to improvise. The audio quality is not what it should be. Rest assured, this particular detail is very important to us, and we will be taking steps to rememdy this situation in future episodes. I decided not to drop this episode, despite the lesser quality, because the content was just too good. We hope you will agree.

Metanon – Ep #7

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Jul 082012

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In our seventh episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we feature a very special interview with RPG writer Johnn Four, creator of RoleplayingTips.com. Johnn shares some of his unique gamer wisdom with the show and enjoys a rare opportunity to hear how great he is and what a wonderful job he’s done supporting our industry with quality products over the past decade. Our cast then addresses some listener email and waxes on for a while about the balance between organic roleplaying and dynamic storytelling, and how they affect immersive play. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly 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.

The following websites were mentioned during the show and deserve special attention from you, the listener:
Johnn’s “Faster Combat” Course
Campaign Mastery
Assassin’s Amulet
Gamer Printshop
and Paizo’s Second Darkness Adventure Path.

Metanon – Ep #6

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Jun 252012

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In our sixth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, our cast rambles on about the merits of dramatic tension, how it heightens the play experience and how you might be able to achieve or emphasize it at your own gaming table, as a player or a GM. They also discuss their recent port of a D20 Modern game over to Savage Worlds, and wax poetical about the wonders of Cards Against Humanity. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly 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.

BONUS: If you’re interested in our latest modern horror/conspiracy campagin, check it out at Obsidian Portal!

Metanon – Ep #5

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Jun 112012

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In our fifth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, our dedicated panel explores the many facets of character personality: where it comes from, how to apply it, and how they have abused it. They also spend some time on their recent immersive experience with the D&D Next playtest rules, including some of the highlights of their adventures thus far. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly 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.

BONUS: Feel free to download a copy of the personality test employed during the podcast.

Metanon – Ep #4

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May 282012

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In our fourth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss a constant in the annals of contemporary character generation: the perennial “dump” stat. The hosts discuss the ins and outs of roleplaying particularly high and low statistics, how they help shape a character, how players can work together to make them more viable inside the common gaming experience, and how they have impacted their own roleplaying experiences over the years. They also spend a little time talking about the D&D Next playtest and some thoughts on convention gaming. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly 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.

Metanon – Ep #3

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May 162012

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In our third episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss a recent hot-button topic: that of narrative combat (or “theater of the mind”) vs. use of the combat map. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with D&D combat and mull over the pros and cons of each approach. They also spend some time discussing their recent experiments with the Savage Worlds RPG, and touch on the upcoming playtest for D&D Next. Tune in to the podcast and let us know what you think at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.

Metanon – Episode 2: “The Play’s the Thing”

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May 012012

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In our second episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we tackle the complex topic of “organic roleplaying”. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with and insights into the fine art of immersive roleplaying and provide tips for improving the immersive quality of your own tabeltop roleplaying experiences. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly 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.

Metanon – Episode 1: “Introducing the Party”

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Apr 302012

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Episode 1: “Introducing the Party”

Here’s our very first episode of Metagamers Anonymous, a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. It’s essentially an hour of inane ramblings intended to introduce the cast and talk a little bit about our backgrounds and the purpose of the podcast, such as it is. We also included links in the show notes to the various games and web communities discussed during the show. Enjoy! And feel free to drop in at the forums if you have a comment you’d like to share, or send us a message at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.

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