In our twelfth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the application of nonplayer characters (NPCs) in the art of achieving a more immersive gaming experience. Additionally, we talk a little bit about some of our recent gaming experiences and take a moment to consider the phenomenon of “gamer shame” in today’s culture. Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly […]
Geekery
It can be easy to assume that all things geek are the same if you’re not really aware of how vast the genre is. There is such a diverse variety of things in any comic shop that you’re sure to find something you’re interested in on your first visit. Even if you aren’t personally interested […]
Episode 11 – Dissecting “The Dark Knight Rises”
Our listener contest is still going on. Go to https://carpegm.net/contest/ for more info! SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains major spoilers for Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises! Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, Tyler Topic – We lovingly tear apart the final movie in the Batman theatrical trilogy. Discussions include: our likes, dislikes, observations, and plot holes. […]
Probably Questionable – Ep 30 – Twenty Minutes of Hate
– Intro – Daddy Soda of the Day (Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat) – Irrational Hatred – First Thought – News Stories Host: Dan Special Guest(s): Andrew NH woman arrested 4 times in 26 hours for loud music, assault: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/01/13609074-nh-woman-arrested-4-times-in-26-hours-for-loud-music-assault McDonald’s Is Opening Its First Vegetarian-Only Restaurants: Link is way too long, just […]
Metanon – Ep #11
In our eleventh episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast tackles the complex challenges of player engagement. Additionally, we touch on some of the latest developments in the Kickstarter world – including a more in-depth look at Monte Cook’s new project – and we take a hardcore look at the controversial topic of gaming etiquette with special guest […]
Contest
Episode 10 – Etiquette, Protocol, and Superstitions!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler Topic – This is a big one. In this episode, we answer(?) some questions about gamer etiquette, discuss some house-rule protocol, and listen to some “man-on-the-street” interviews about gamer superstitions as we discuss and divulge our own. Finally, we announce our first CarpeGM listener contest! (00:37) Episode 10! (1:30) On […]
Metanon – Ep #10
In our commemorative tenth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses some of the newest gaming news to emerge from the GEN CON scene, talks about some cool new and upcoming gaming products, and focuses on listener feedback. We encourage you to join us on our forums and become a part of the Tsunami community! Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly podcast dedicated to […]
For both those of you who missed us, I apologize for the recent inactivity. The last couple of weeks have been a perfect storm of setbacks and obstacles. Not including changing schedules at both jobs, it began with a software malfunction in which an entire episode of the Gamecast sounded like it was […]
Metanon – Ep #9
In a very special ninth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts interviews notable game writer/designer Ryan Nock of EN Publishing. Amidst a wealth of general gaming goodness, we carry on at length about our experiences with the War of the Burning Skycampaign and coerce him to discuss his newest effort, theZeitgeist adventure path. Though somewhat lengthy, the discussion is presented with […]