~The CarpeGM Gamecast~
A bi-weekly round table discussion about creativity in table top RPGs, methods for enhancing your gaming experience, social event game reviews, etc., presented by a panel of gamers with more than 50 years of combined gaming experience.
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Topic – GenCon 2021! In this episode, I finally get the chance to meet a long time friend to both the show and myself, Erik Carl. We spend some time catching up then discuss the convention.
Hosts – Dan, Erik Carl
Media –
Loughmiller’s Pub and Eatery – This is where you can find the burger that Erik and I mentioned at the end of the episode.
Topic – In one of my favorite interviews ever, I had the pleasure of sitting down with someone who changed the way I looked at story structure, character developement, and gaming as a whole.
John Scott Tynes wrote Puppetland more than 20 years ago, making him a pioneer in the “storytelling” game world.
The concept was a twisted mixture of the familiar and the macabre, where the innocence of childhood sensibilities rides the center line, crashing headlong into visceral and existential horror.
There is a new, (beautiful!) edition of Puppetland available now. John tells us the story of how it came to be.
In one golden hour, you and your friends tell a story that may very well stick with you forever, for better or worse…
…at the very least, you’ll never look at puppets the same.
Enjoy the show!
Media –
John’s website – http://www.JohnTynes.com
Purchase the Puppetland RPG –
ArcDream Publishing – http://arcdream.com/home/
The New Delta Green RPG – http://www.delta-green.com/
The new Unknown Armies 3rd Edition RPG – http://www.atlas-games.com/unknownarmies/
RPPR Actual Play podcast- http://actualplay.roleplayingpublicradio.com/
Holospark, the video game start-up where John works – http://www.holospark.net/
The Impossible Travel Agency (John’s first virtual-reality project with Holospark) – http://impossibletravelagency.com/
The original version of Puppetland – http://johntynes.com/revland2000/rl_puppetland.html
The (very “drippy”) cover art from the 1999 release from Hogshead Publishing:
John Supported:
The Siblings Trouble storytelling card game – http://www.pencilfirstgames.com/the-siblings-trouble/
Just for fun, here is the Santa Claus, Punch,and Judy video that I was talking about on the show:
Topic – Live from GenCon 2016! I was invited to a special, after-hours edition of the live action escape room the Spin Master Games had erected to support the release of their new game, “Escape Room – The Game”. While I was there, I snagged a few minutes of audio with game designer, Brady Lang about the new venture. buy dnp online
Enjoy the show!
Media –
Where to buy –
Topic – Live from GenCon 2016! I was able to spend a few minutes talking with Egils Grasmanis From Brain Games about their new, super fun dexterity games “Ice Cool” We talk a little about the design process and how the idea for one of the most popular casual games of the year came to be.
Enjoy the show!
Media – joker123
For our full review of the game, go to
https://carpegm.net/game-review-ice-cool/
Egils Supported:
Mikkel Bertelsen’s game “Klask”
Check out the Ice Cool promo video!
Topic – I was finally able to sit down with Frank DiCola, the creator of Mr. Game!, one of my favorite family games EVER! In this episode, we discuss Mr. Game!, the nature of its design, and some house rules. Frank also gives a little insight into Kickstarter and we discuss some of the hurdles of being an independent game designer.
Enjoy the show!
Media –
whoismrgame.com
Mr. Game! (@whoismrgame) | Twitter
Mr. Game | Facebook
Frank DiCola (@Yoshgunn) | Twitter
drinkinggamezone.com/drinking-games/mr-game
Tabletop Simulator on Steam
Buy Mr. Game!
For our full review of the game, go to
https://carpegm.net/game-review-mr-game/
Frank Supported:
Aether Game Cafe
Topic – In this interview from GenCon 2014, I was able to sit down with Joseph and Carmine of Project Quintet and talk a little about gaming and geekdom in general as well as their bridge simulation and galaxy conquest game, “Project Quintet.” Enjoy!
Media –
Project Quintet
5th Wall Gaming
Quintet website
Find out more about Quintet on:
Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/SpaceQuintet
Twitter@ https://twitter.com/QuintetLive
Twitch@ http://www.twitch.tv/quintetlive
Joseph supported – Town of Salem: BlankMediaGames
Carmine supported – Space Simulator for iOS and Android (Kickstarter)
Once again, this episode was made possible by the beautiful folks at GenCon 2014. Be sure to check them out – http://www.gencon.com/
Hands down the BEST interview from GenCon!
I had the pleasure of once again catching up with Sean Fannon of Evil Beagle games. We cover a lot of ground in this one, so hold on tight! Enjoy!
Host – Dan Whorl
Special Guest – Sean Fannon (Evil Beagle Games)
Media –
Sean’s Pick of the Day (dot)com
Shaintar (dot)com
Evil Beagle Games (dot)com
You can purchase Shaintar and other Evil Beagle products at:
Evil Beagle Products on DriveThru RPG
Follow Sean!
-on Google+
-on Facebook
-on Twitter
Sean Supported:
SpringGiving and ThanksGmaing
and also:
Doctors Without Borders
This episode was made possible by the beautiful folks at GenCon 2014. Be sure to check them out – http://www.gencon.com/
Topic – In this episode, we talk about games that we hate and how to make them better. Also, we take a look at the last 2 years of podcasting and the misadventures that came with them. This is not a standard episode of the Gamecast, so if this is your first time listening, be sure to check out a couple of other episodes as well!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas
Topic – In this episode, we talk about reward mechanics, loot, and ways to make them interesting in game.
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Steve, and Lucas
Media – Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this……..
Tsunamicon Kickstarter
Tsunamicon.org
Tsunamicon Facebook
Special Guest – Erik Carl
Topic: I had the great pleasure of sitting down with my good friend, host and Executive Producer of Metagamers Anonymous, and patriarch of the Prismatic Tsunami community, Erik Carl. We discussed gaming with kids and his latest venture, TsunamiCon!
Support! Support! Support!
Media –
Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this……..
Tsunamicon Kickstarter
Tsunamicon.org
Tsunamicon Facebook
Erik Supported:
BobCon: A gamer retreat in Kansas City
BobCon 2014 by Brad Kelley — Kickstarter
BobCon | Facebook
Topic – In this episode, we make a few announcements, discuss what we’ve been doing lately, and have our first argument er….discussion about the 5th Editionof Dungeons and Dragons. Hold on tight, this one gets a little bumpy!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas
Media – Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this……..
Tsunamicon Kickstarter
Tsunamicon.org
Tsunamicon Facebook
Topic – The debut of “Geek and Destroy”
Special Guest(s) – Bryan King (CarpeGM Gamecast) and Joe Jakul (A guy we know)
Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows…..Enjoy!
Topic – In this episode, we discuss player agency, character sovereignty and control, and what happens when those concepts are compromised.
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, and Lucas
The intro music is :
Corner (Instrumental)
Blue Stahli
http://www.fixtstore.com/product/62999/Blue-Stahli—Blue-Stahli-Instrumentals-%28MP3-Album%29
Topics Discussed: The Wisconsin Cheese Cartel / The Soundtrack to Our Lives
Special Guest(s) – Bryan King (CarpeGM Gamecast) – Kyle Mccauley (The Backwards CompatiblePodcast)
Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows…..Enjoy!
Topic – In this episode, Mack and Steve accidentally drop some content bombs on our horizon that include a Godzilla game that sounds fantastic and Alignment Discussion version 1.5 occurs. As a result, we didn’t quite make it to the topic that we’d planned so we decided to figure out the location of that pesky missing plane!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas
Media –
The JWitz – Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJWittz
The intro music is :
Corner (Instrumental)
Blue Stahli
http://www.fixtstore.com/product/62999/Blue-Stahli—Blue-Stahli-Instrumentals-%28MP3-Album%29
Topics Discussed: Flava Whitman / Birthday Debacle
Special Guest(s) – Kyle McCauley (The Backwards Compatible Podcast)
Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows…..Enjoy!
Topic – Joined by a new addition to the show, our good friend Garber, we discuss Twitch Plays Pokemon and a newly released game. Then I lead the guys down a rambling path of rapid fire topics suggested by YOU, the listeners….Enjoy!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Garber
Media –
Guts of Glory Kickstarter Page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1630646578/guts-of-glory-the-boardgame
Topic – In this episode, we’re joined once again by Matt Parody of the Probably Questionable Podcast. We hit the ground running with “What’s on Our Horizons” and play a “New” game. Hilarity ensues…..
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and special guest Matt Parody
Media –
MutantChronicles 3rd Edition Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modiphius/mutant-chronicles-3rd-ed-rpg
Topics Discussed:
~The Dangers of Being Inspired
~ Beanboozled!
Special Guest(s) – Kyle McCauley, David Frazier (both of The Backwards Compatible Podcast)
Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows…..Enjoy!
Topic – In this episode, we’re short a couple of hosts, so we make the best of the situation with Kyle from the Backwards Compatible Podcast sitting in. We have a lively discussion about the pros and cons of brick walls and scary carpets, also, we talk about what the table-top RPG hobby looks like from the perspective of an outsider……and maybe…..just maybe…….convince another one of those other “gamers” to come over to the dark side……………..
Hosts – Dan, Mack, and Kyle
Media –
The Backwards Compatible Podcast – https://carpegm.net/podcasts/bcpodcast/
Achtung! Cthulhu Keeper’s Guide and Investigator’s Guide-
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/browse.php?manufacturers_id=4329&affiliate_id=396684
The interstitial music for this episode is: “Rhythm of Complacency” by Swim Thru Frequencies
For more from this awesome band:
Check out their website – http://www.swimthrufrequencies.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/SwimThruFrequnc
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/swimthrufrequencies
ReverbNation – http://www.reverbnation.com/swimthrufrequencies
Where can you purchase their music?
iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/swim-thru-frequencies/id677460765
Bandcamp- http://swimthrufrequencies.bandcamp.com/
Topic – In this episode, we discuss at length what has been on our horizons and later talk about some goals and resolutions for the new year. Enjoy!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve
Media –
Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition (Kickstarter)
Mouse Guard RPG
War of the Burning Sky
We Didn’t Playtest This At All (Game)
Dan supported – Asmadi Games
The interstitial music for this episode is: “Missing Pages” by Connibal Road
For more from this awesome band:
Check out their website – http://www.connibalroad.com/
Find them on YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/connibalroad
Twitter – https://twitter.com/ConnibalRoad
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/connibalroad
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/mbivens
Reverb Nation – http://www.reverbnation.com/connibalroad
Where can you purchase their music?
iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/connibal-road/id488749984
Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B006LEGNXW?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Connibal%20Road&index=digital-music&search-type=ss
Topic – In this episode, we tackle yet another listener email and discuss the use of holidays and traditions as plot points in your RPGs
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, and Steve
Media –
Dan Supported – The SILVERSHIELDS
The interstitial music for this episode is: “The Little Drummer Boy” by Pentatonix
For more from this awesome band:
Check out their website – http://ptxofficial.com/home
Find them on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv1CLT6ZcFdTJMHxaR9XeA
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PTXofficial
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix
Where can you purchase their music?
iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/pentatonix/id466047278
…or directly from the artists – http://store.ptxofficial.com/
Topic – In this episode, we announce the winner of our Game Store Weirdos contest and share some of our own weirdo stories.
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Tyler
Media –
The interstitial music for this episode is: “The Callout” by Still Line
For more from this awesome band:
Check out their website – http://stillline.com/
Find them on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/StillLineMUSIC
Twitter – https://twitter.com/StillLineSTL
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StillLine
Reverb Nation – http://www.reverbnation.com/stillline
Where can you purchase their music?
Bandcamp – http://stillline.bandcamp.com/
Yet another interview from Archon 2013
I stumbled upon Meric and Kayla and had no idea that I was about to step into a renaissance era game store,,,,complete with period games and accessories!
You may also be able to find a few more contemporary pieces in the old shoppe (like, perhaps some Batman Dice!)
Follow the links below to see examples of their work…..
Find Thieves Den Gaming :
On Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ThievesDenGaming
or their Etsy Shop – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThievesDenGaming
Meric and Kayla supported :
Magpie’s Masquerie – http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiesmasquerie
Another interview from Archon 2013!
Here I met Sunshine, a very talented artist who sandblasts some of the coolest, most iconic images into mugs, glasses, steins, and just about whatever else you can think of.
You absolutely MUST see her work!!!!! Check out the links below….. NOW!
Find Gingee Girls:
On Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/GinGee-Girls/211289632330708
or on their homepage – http://gingeegirls.com/
I had the pleasure of a brief discussion with the very talented Alexis Hejna of Honeysuckle Rose Creations at Archon 2013
Be sure to hit the links below……words don’t do this art justice!
Find Honeysuckle Rose Creations:
On Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hsrcreations
On Storenvy – http://honeysucklerose.storenvy.com/
And Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/lexhejna/honeysuckle-rose-creations/
Topic – In this episode we discuss some our favorite game discoveries this year. We fall down the rabbit hole of of gamer tribalism for a few minutes, and afterwards we finish strong with a special convention edition of “2 True” Enjoy!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Tyler
Media – Sorry, no media today.
The interstitial music for this episode is: “Lemons” by Woodlock
For more from this awesome band:
Find them on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/WoodlockOfficial
Twitter – https://twitter.com/WoodlockMusic
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WoodlockMusic
Bandcamp – http://woodlockmusic.bandcamp.com/
Reverb Nation – http://www.reverbnation.com/woodlock
Topic – In our second Halloween episode, we discuss modern mythologies (and the lack there-of) and ways to bring them into your games. Enjoy!
Hosts – Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack
Media –
The interstitial music for this episode is “Witches RM” by Chase Plott
You can find more of his work on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/chase-plott
Topic – In this episode, we announce the birth of the Carpe GM Digital Network ! Dan gives a brief description of the shows on the network and makes a few exciting announcements, as well. We answer a couple of listener emails, one of which also contains our first entry into the Game Store Weirdos contest. And finally, Brian debuts a new game for the podcast….Ask Aubrey!
Hosts – Dan,Bryan, Mack, Steve
Media –
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Saints Row 4 – Million Dollar Copy
The Backwards Compatible Podcast
Metagamers Anonymous
Modiphius Calling
The Probably Questionable Podcast
Subscribe to the CarpeGM Digital MEGAFEED!
The interstitial music for this episode is: “Sinfully Yours” by As Angels Bleed
For more from this awesome band:
Check out their website – http://www.asangelsbleed.com/index.html
Find them on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/AsAngelsBleedTV
Twitter – https://twitter.com/AsAngelsBleed
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/asangelsbleed
Where can you purchase their music?
iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/as-angels-bleed/id596881328
Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/As-Angels-Bleed/dp/B00B6LT2GU/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&sr=1-1&keywords=As+Angels+Bleed
…or directly from the artists – http://www.avelinademoray.com/store/categories/As-Angels-Bleed/
I caught up with Kevin Rohan of Silver Gryphon Games at Archon.
Kevin was gracious enough to give me an interview right there in the dealer room at the convention. We discuss the titles that Silver Gryphon Games has out presently, some upcoming releases, and a Kickstarter campaign that is currently active. Enjoy
Be sure to check out Aethermancy, Silver Gryphon Games’ magic system expansion for the Aether campaign setting!
Media :
Silver Gryphon Games’ website ~ http://silvergryphongames.com/
Silver Gryphon Games on Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/Silvergryphongames
On Google + ~ https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/115232558111929038020
On Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/sggames
Kicktater Support Facebook Group~ https://www.facebook.com/KickstarterSupportersAndCampaigns
Kevin Supported : The Michael Rohan Memorial Fund ~
The Michael Rohan Memorial Fund is dedicated to help families find the means to give their children swimming lessons.
Topic – In this episode, we tackle a couple more listener emails, lovingly shred Man of Steel, and play an amazing round of Two True based in the Superman universe, created by Steve!
Hosts – Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, Bryan
Notes – For those of you who have been paying attention, this episode has been on hold for a little while as we’ve had a whole lot of new and exciting developments over the last couple of weeks. Announcements will be made very soon…………
Be sure to check out our Game Store Weirdos contest page for a chance to win a $10 Drivethru RPG gift card and your own episode of the Gamecast!
The interstitial music for this episode is “Razor’s Edge” by Aaron Kamm and the One Drops
Find out more about this band :
On their website – http://www.theonedrops.com/
On Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theonedrops
On ReverbNation – http://www.reverbnation.com/aaronkammandtheonedrops
Purchase their music :
Host – Dan, Bryan, Kyle, David
Topic – In this episode, we discuss video games as a culture piece as Rock and Roll was a culture piece in the 60’s. Also, we introduce our guests, Kyle and David, as the hosts of the Backwards Compatible Podcast and welcome the show onto the CarpeGM Digital Network!
Media – 
If you would like to hear more from Kyle and David , be sure to check out
Backwards Compatible Podcast on the CarpeGM Network.
Feed address:
https://carpegm.net/feed/backwards-compatible/
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack
Topic – In this episode, our intrepid hosts tackle some questions and comments from our listeners, for better or worse. Also, we announce our “Gamestore Weirdos” contest.
Notes – The Pathfinder book that was mentioned in this episode is actually Ultimate Campaign my apologies for the oversight!
Be sure to enter our “Game Store Weirdos” contest….. find out more at https://carpegm.net/contest/
Like The Cold Stares? Find out more:
on their website http://www.thecoldstares.com/
on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecoldstaresmusic
on Twitter https://twitter.com/thecoldstares
Purchase their latest album “A Cold Wet Night and a Howling Wind” on CD Baby ~ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thecoldstares2
Topic – I had the great pleasure of sitting down with writer and game designer Sean Fannon for a while. During this time we discussed how he got into the industry, where he’s been, what he’s done, and what he’s doing now, including but not limited to his new Kickstarter project, Shaintar : Legends Unleashed. Finally, in this episode, Sean tells us his “Game Store Weirdo” story as I prematurely announce the next CarpeGM Gamecast contest of the same name.
Links – 
Shaintar: Legends Unleashed (Kickstarter)
The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer’s Bible 2nd Edition
The OmniCosm – – Evil Beagle Games
Sean supported – Dangerous Games Novels (Forbeck.com)
Be sure to get your entries in for our latest contest ~Game Store Weirdos (Contest)
Hosts – Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, Bryan
Topic – In this episode, we talk about Star Trek- Into Darkness from the Trekkie and Non-Trekkie points of view. This episode also contains part 1 of a 2 part series concerning Superman. In part one, we discuss the lore of the “Big Blue Boy Scout”, his history, and our opinions before we see Man of Steel. Be sure to check out part 2 of the series where we will be discussing our opinions of “Supes” after having seen Man of Steel, where we will also present a review and breakdown of the theatrical release in classic CarpeGM style.
Media –
Probably Questionable (Podcast)
Heroclix Team Base (Pics)
Half in the Bag: Star Trek Into Darkness | – Red Letter Media
Notes – the interstitial music on this episode is “Perfect Occasion” by Falter
Find out more about this band:
on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/FalterMusic
Twitter – https://twitter.com/FalterOfficial
Reverb Nation – http://www.reverbnation.com/faltermusic
You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRjiBHyqr2EoPWuKpgyqsA
Hosts – Dan, Steve, Bryan, Mack, Tyler
Topic- In this episode, we discuss the usefulness (or lack thereof) of alignments in RPGs, their applications, and explore what our own alignments would be.
Notes – The music for this episode is “Souvenir” by ‘These Animals”
Many thanks to them for allowing us to share their music!
Find out more about this band:
On Reverb Nation – http://www.reverbnation.com/theseanimals
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theseanimals?sk=app_2405167945
Twitter – https://twitter.com/TheseAnimals
or on their website – http://theseanimals.com/index.html
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve
Topic – Its our birthday! In this, our one year anniversary episode, we walk down memory lane and wax nostalgic about the show, where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and where we’d like to go from here. All the while, swallowing our pride and making fun of ourselves mercilessly….Enjoy!
Notes from Dan: As mentioned at the top of the show, our friends from Happy Jacks RPG Podcast have had to move their feed. If you are already a listener of the showand you need your fix, you can find more info here:
http://www.happyjacks.org/our-feed-has-changed/
If you’re not a listener….shame on you.
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve
~Special Guest~ Drew Rose of Heroic Adventures
Topic – In this episode, we sit down with Drew Rose, the manager of our friendly local game store, Heroic Adventures! The conversation starts with Drew’s stories from the Gamma Trade Show. Later we read some emails concerning the things that make a good game store, and what would be your dream game store…hilarity ensues.
Notes – Thanks to all of the listeners that contributed to the discussion, and a special thanks to the guys at
RPG Circus and Gamerstable!
The music for this episode:
“Beautiful Murder” was provided with permission by Mindset Defect.
If you would like to lean more about this great band:
Check out their website at : http://mindsetdefect.com/
See their fan page at : http://www.reverbnation.com/mindsetdefect
Follow them on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MindsetDefect
Or buy their music : http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%253Ddigital-music&field-keywords=mindset+defect
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Steve, Mack
Topic – In our first ever Listener Episode, we settle in for a fantastic, and sometimes heated, conversation about ways that character creation can change the canon of your game world. The topic was provided by our listener, Matthew Parody, from the Probably Questionable Podcast. Matthew wasthe winner of his own episode during our rating and review raffle, and has the distinction of being the fist person that I let my co hosts talk to! The conversation was lively, and there’s no doubt, we will do it again. Enjoy!
Media –
Men At Arms Hobbies Inc (Facebook)
Midtown Comics
Iron Kingdoms | Privateer Press
D&D Next Playtest – Wizards of the Coast
Robot Chicken Star Wars
Probably Questionable
IPA Comedy (YouTube)
The Burningmoore Incident (2010) – IMDb
Nerdist
Harmontown
The music for this episode was provided by:
You can find more of their work at:
http://www.facebook.com/swearandshake
http://www.youtube.com/swearandshake
http://www.reverbnation.com/swearandshake
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler
Topic – In this episode, the hosts explore the idea of character death, whether or not if it matters, and how it factors into our games, our game design, and what we do when it occurs.
Media –
RPG Circus | The Greatest Show In Gaming(Podcast)
NPC CAST | Your place for face to face games(Podcast)
Blizzard Entertainment:StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
New 52 Batman – Batman News
RPPR Actual Play | Role Playing Public Radio
The Death and Return of Superman – YouTube (NSFW)
Notes – I’ve checked them out, and NPC Cast not only exists, they’ve got a really good podcast! Make sure to check them out!
The music for this episode is provided by:
Captain Carl’s Tuesday Nite Blues Band
Find more from these wonderful musicians….
On Facebook
On ReverbNation
Hosts – Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, and Bryan
Topic – In this episode, we give Tyler, our resident rookie GM, the opportunity to ask a few questions about running his first game.
Media –
Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game – Fantasy Flight Games
Fear the Boot (Podcast)
Happy Jacks RPG Podcast (Podcast)
Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Forum
Ray Lewis
Dungeon Morph Dice (Inkwell Ides)
Fire Emblem Awakening
Cyberpunk 2077
Gamerstable (Podcast)
Mack supported – 3 Musketeers® Chocolate
The music for this episode was provided by: Transcend The Fallen
Follow them on Twitter
Like them on Facebook
Find “The Saddest Clown” and more of their music on Reverb Nation
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Tyler, Bryan, Steve
Topic – In this rather large episode, we cover a topic that has been working it’s way around the podcasting community….GM dice fudging. Oh, what an adventure that was. Enjoy!
Media –
Superior Spider-Man Vol 1 (Marvel Comics Database)
Star Wars: The Old Republic
DC Universe Online
Happy Jacks RPG Podcast
Rise of the Runelords – Paizo
Dan supported:
Adventure Quest
The music played in this episode is:
Christopher Lee: “The Bloody Verdict of Verden”
CarpeGM Interviews – Episode 7 – Mark Hoge
I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark Hoge, Founder, and Director of Renaissance Adventures, and creator of Adventure Quest: Fantasy RPG for table top and LARP.
Since 1995, Mark has been doing fantastic work in Boulder, Colorado, introducing hundreds, if not thousands of kids to the gaming hobby, while nurturing creativity, encouraging imagination, and bolstering self esteem.
Mark is now transferring his tried and true LARP system to a table top format and has a Kickstarter campaign to support the effort.
Take a look.
Media –
Adventure Quest Kickstarter
RenaissanceAdventures.com
Game Knight Reviews
Ruthless Diastema Blog and Podcast
Mark Supported –Nerolarp.com
and – International Fantasy Gaming Society
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Tyler, Mack, Steve
Topic – In this, the first episode of 2013, we respond to a couple of emails, announce the winners of our Rating and Review Raffle, and finally, play another round of 2 True. Enjoy!
Media –
Our Podcast Reviews
Monkey in the Cage
2 GMs, 1 Mic
Happy Jacks RPG Podcast
Planet Arbitrary
RPG Circus Season 4 Episode 24
Gamerstable
Metagamers Anonymous (Prismatic Tsunami)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – IMDb
Pandemic
Troll in the Corner
DC Comics Deck-Building Game (Cryptozoic Entertainment)
Munchkin Quest
The Rivals for Catan
Pathfinder MMORPG (Goblinworks)
Fear the Boot
Star Wars: Edge of the Empire (Fantasy Flight Games)
JNCO Jeans
Bryan Supported Guardians of Middle-earth
Notes:
The music for this episode is a cover of “I Knew You Were Trouble” by Taylor Swift
Performed by Walk Off the Earth, Featuring KRNFX
Find more of their music at:
http://www.walkofftheearth.com/home
http://krnfx.com/
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve
Topic – In this, our holiday episode, we discuss the many legends of Santa Claus, his counterparts, and ways to use them in your games.
Don’t forget about our Rating and Review Raffle!
Learn more at https://carpegm.net/contest/
Happy Holidays!
Interviews – Episode 6 – Contest Contributor, Drew Rose
In this episode, I finally got the chance to sit down with Drew Rose from our friendly local game store, Heroic Adventures. Drew and I talk a little about his hobbies and what makes him a geek. Then, we spend a little time talking about the shop. A little later, we unveil the prize that Drew and Heroic Adventures is donating to our Rating and Review Raffle. Finally, we finish up with a synopsis on our contest and the prizes that are presently available to be won. Enjoy!
Media –
Heroic Adventures’ Facebook page
Fantasy Books Inc.
Gamerstable (podcast)
Drew Supported The Legend of Luther Strode (Image Comics)
Heroic Adventures is donating a copy of LOTR: Nazgul to our Rating and Review Raffle!
The dark lord Sauron is pleased that you have… chosen… to champion the true destiny of Middle-earth. Some prefer the hopeless cause of men and their miserable allies. Theirs is a fool’s choice! You show no affinity for such delusions. You seek glory for Sauron, and your rewards shall be great!
Be Sure to check out the rest of the prizes available and get the details on how to enter at https://carpegm.net/contest/
Our Rating and Review Raffle is still on! Act fast, it ends 1/1/2013.
See https://carpegm.net/contest/ for more details!
!!!Spoiler Alert!!! This episode contains major spoilers for Wreck It Ralph!!!!
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Tyler, Steve, Bryan
Topic – In this episode, we answer(?) yet another listener email. Then we tear into Wreck It Ralph with a GM’s eye. We loved the movie and discuss ways to emulate video games in your table top RPGs.
(3:50 ) On Our Horizon
(16:36) Listener email
(32:15) Wreck It Ralph
(107:01) Our Favorite Video Game Movie
Media –
Lincoln (2012) – IMDb
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (TV Series 2008–2011) – IMDb
Workaholics (TV Series 2011– ) – IMDb
The Totally Rad Show – YouTube
Amazon Prime
Fringe (TV Series 2008– ) – IMDb
Revolution | NBC
Do the Right Thing (1989) – IMDb
Metagamers Anonymous “Today is a Good Day To Die
Wreck-It Ralph (2012) – IMDb
Snakes on a Train (Video 2006) – IMDb
Transmorphers (Video 2007) – IMDb
Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (Video 2012) – IMDb
ReBoot (TV Series 1994–2002) – IMDb
The Wizard (1989) – IMDb
QAGS Second Edition (HEX Games)
Car Wars (SJ Games)
Street Fighter (1994) – IMDb
Mortal Kombat (1995) – IMDb
Silent Hill (2006) – IMDb
Resident Evil (2002) – IMDb
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) – IMDb
Tyler supported The 4 day work week
The music for this episode is “Conan” by Mercury Descends
Find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MercuryDescends,
on Reverb Nation at http://www.reverbnation.com/mercurydescends,
or on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/MercuryDescends
Hey all!
As you may know, we have a little contest going on.
For more information on our Rating And Review Raffle,
visit https://carpegm.net/contest/
I recently had the opportunity to chat with one of the contest contributors, Kayt Jackson.
Kayt is donating a hand made figurine. He is a bearded old codger who holds a D10 for you, you may notice a little bird keeping watch over a D20 in the background as well!
To learn more about Kayt’s shop, you can find it at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChzburgerEnthusiast/about?ref=announce
If you want to see more of Kayt’s one-of-a-kind pieces, Please visit her at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChzburgerEnthusiast?ref=si_shop
Hello again!
This is another very short interview with one of the wonderful people donating to our Rating and Review Raffle! Her name is Emily Barnes, and she has made for us, a 3 chambered dice bag!
Courtesy of Emily Barnes!!
For more info on our Raffle, please visit:
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack
Topic – In this episode, we make a few announcements about the show, we kick off our next listener contest , and we discuss some of our favorite podcasts and what about them inspires us.
(2:38) Announcements! (WE HAVE A NEW CONTEST!!!!!)
(14:45) On Our Horizon
(27:09) Podcasts that we love
Media –
Base Raiders (Kickstarter)
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Shattered Timelines (Kickstarter)
Save 15% on your car insurance!
Heroic Adventures, our FLGS
Call of Duty: Black OPs 2
Halo 4
ADELE – Skyfall
The League (TV Series 2009– ) – IMDb
Podcasts:
This American Life
Wait Wait…don’t tell me
Kevin Smith’s Smodcast Network
Comic Book Men (TV Series 2012– ) – IMDb
Fantasy Focus Football
Gamerstable
Fear the Boot
Role Playing Public Radio
Metagamers Anonymous
Fantasy sports league (FSL tonight)
Push To Regen
Clixcast
Coast to Coast AM
Frog Pants Network
Penn’s Sunday School
Happy Jacks RPG Podcast
Ken P. D. Snydecast
Monkey In the Cage
Postcards from the Dungeon
Mikey Mason(The comedian who’s name I failed to mention that is a host on Postcards From the Dungeon…Sorry Mikey!)
RPPR Actual Play
Ben Gerber’s Troll in the Corner Network
The Moth Podcast
Steve supported Skyfall
The music for this episode’s breaks is “Out of the Mire” by Locrian Manor
You can find them at:
http://www.locrianmanor.com/
or on Facebook @http://www.facebook.com/LocrianManor
Notes – As of this podcast’s release, the post about the podcasts that we reviewed is being moved and re-organized, due to some issues with iTunes’ interface. Check back very soon!
Don’t forget to check out our new contest page : https://carpegm.net/contest/
Hosts – Dan, Steve, Mack, Tyler, Bryan
Topic – In this episode we discuss some concepts of character generation, reasons for creating new characters, and how we decide what types of characters to play. Included in this episode is also the first installment of our newest segment, Gamecast Games.
(:45) What’s on our horizon
(19:00) Character Generation
(22:58) How do you start character creation
(35:26) Why do you create new characters
(40:30) How much of a part does emulation play in your character creation
(56:37) Gamecast Game – 2 True
Media –
Batman Heroclix set
Clix For a Cure
HC Realms
Assasin’s Creed III
Taken (2008) – IMDb
GURPS (RPG)
Dungeons and Dragons (RPG)
Pathfinder (RPG)
Marvel Heroic Roleplay (RPG)
Mutants and Masterminds (RPG)
Bryan Supported – Punch Quest (App)
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan
Topic – In this episode we discuss some classic monsters, and what makes a monster a monster. Later, we try to make an original monster.
Media –
Dredd 3D (2012) – IMDb
Dishonored
GURPS (Steve Jackson Games)
Blood Bowl
Rome (TV Series 2005–2007) – IMDb
Girls (TV Series 2012– ) – IMDb
The League (TV Series 2009– ) – IMDb
Farscape (TV Series 1999–2003) – IMDb
Boardwalk Empire (TV Series 2010– ) – IMDb
Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game (2003)
Universal Studios Maonters (Wikipedia
Jaws (1975) – IMDb
The Blob (1988) – IMDb (newest version)
Godzilla 2000 (1999) – IMDb
Godzilla VS Zilla -crappy battle (YouTube)
It (TV mini-series 1990– ) – IMDb
Peyote (Wikipedia)
Captain Spaulding – Devil’s Regects (YouTube)
Captain Spaulding – Groucho Marx (YouTube)
Cloverfield (2008) – IMDb
Hypnotoad (YouTube)
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – IMDb
“The X-Files” Squeeze (TV episode 1993) – IMDb
Slender Man – Marble Hornets
The Tall Man (Character) – IMDb
Exorcist Theme (Tubular Bells Dubstep Remix) – YouTube
The CarpeGM Interview Series – Episode 3 – Ross Payton
Notes – I sat down with writer, game designer, and Ennie award winning podcaster, Ross Payton for a nice discussion about the ins and outs, and tips and tricks of running horror RPGs.
We also spend some time discussing Ross’s past and present projects, including, Base Raiders – a game of super hero dungeon crawling that, at the time of this recording, is a live Kickstarter project.
(:20) What’s on your geek card?
(13:54) How do you run a horror game?
(18:48) What do you do to promote player buy-in?
(23:25) How do you determine what style of pacing to use?
(25:07) How much control do you have over the game?
(28:18) How do you keep mechanics out of the way of immersion?
(32:52)What game systems work best for horror?
(39:35) What are some of your inspirations from pop culture?
(45:13) What’s your favorite locale for a horror game?
Media –
Role Playing Public Radio
RPPR Actual Play
The Unspeakable! Podcast
Base Raiders (Kickstarter)
Call of Cthulhu (RPG)
Eclipse Phase (RPG)
Wild Talents (Arc Dream Publishing)
Curriculum of Conspiracy
Road Trip
Zombies of the World
Delta Green
Killsplosion!
Unknown Armies (RPG)
Ian MacLean (artist)
Concept Art.org
Invasive Procedures (RPG)
Gum Shoe System (RPG)
Fate (RPG)
World of Darkness
The King in Yellow (Archive.org)
Night Floors
Tokyo G-Cans Project (Wikipedia)
BLDGBLOG
Project Ice Worm (BLDGBLOG)
Monsters and Other Childish Things (RPG)
Little Fears (RPG)
Grimm (RPG)
Costume Quest (Steam)
Ross Supported –The SCP Foundation
SCP 173
The SCP – Top Rated Pages
Hosts –Dan, Tyler, Bryan, Mack
Topic – In this episode, we answer(?) another listener email. We also discuss the sci-fi genre (What is sci-fi and what isn’t?).
We then spend a little time talking about the sub-genres of sci-fi, and close the episode out with a campaign idea from Mack.
(2:40) Another listener email!!! Keep ’em coming!!
(20:48) The sci-fi breakdown
(42:07) Sub-genres
(47:23) An homage to the Steve moment
(56:47) Mack’s game concept
Media –
MTG: Return to Ravnica
iTunes review
Please feel free to leave one while you’re there!
Critical Hit (podcast)
RPPR Actual Play (podcast)
Sammy and the Punk
Legend (RPG) (Rule of Cool.com)
Pathfinder (RPG)
GURPS (RPG)
QAGS (RPG)
PDQ (RPG)
Don’t Rest Your Head (RPG)
Monkey, Ninja, Pirate, Robot: the Roleplaying Game
Toon (RPG)
Savage Worlds (RPG)
Mutants and Masterminds (RPG)
Hero Games
Margaret Weis Productions
Cloverfield (2008) – IMDb
Super 8 (2011) – IMDb
Fringe (TV Series 2008– ) – IMDb
Mac and Me (1988) – IMDb
Paul (2011) – IMDb
Isaac Asimov (Wikipedia)
Shadowrun (RPG)
Toilet paper dispenser Ipod dock
The Fifth Element (1997) – IMDb
Surrogates (2009) – IMDb
Johnny Mnemonic (1995) – IMDb
Borderlands 2
Firefly (TV Series 2002–2003) – IMDb
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series 1993–1999) – IMDb
Cowboy Bebop (TV Series 1998– ) – IMDb
Red Dwarf (TV Series 1988– ) – IMDb
^This is really still on?!?^
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve,and Tyler
Topic – In this episode, we read the entries to our first ever listener contest and announce the winner. We then get involved in an event horizon and fall short of making it to topic 2 episodes in a row.
(:47) Contest winner announcement
(24:23) Event horizon
(36:43) Steve moment
(45:15) Dan’s post-apocalyptic campaign idea
Media –
Metagamers Anonymous
Forum “Vampire movie thread”
Borderlands 2
HeroClix
Captain America 2 (IMDb)
Ant Man (IMDb)
Elementary (IMDb)
Arrow (IMDb)
Sherlock
Fright Night (2011) (IMDb)
The Lost Boys (IMDb)
Lost Boys – The Tribe (IMDb)
Dredd 3D (IMDb)
Anthrax – I am the Law
Revolution (NBC)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
The Walking Dead (AMC)
Cloverfield (IMDb)
Fringe (FOX)
The Walmart Discount DVD Bin
Please refer all questions concerning Linkn Park’s Hybrid Theory to tyler@carpegm.net
Bryan supported Ewoks
The CarpeGm Interview Series – Episode 2 – Chris Birch
Notes – “World War Two…with tentacles!” I was able to sit down and chat (via Skype) with Chris Birch of Modiphious about his new publishing imprint and campaign series, Achtung! Cthulhu. Enjoy!
Media –
Modiphius
Achtung! Cthulhu
Starblazer Adventures
Fate RPG
Legends of Anglerre
Sarah Newton
Joystick Junkies
Atomic Sock Monkey Press (PDQ System
Spirit of the Century (Evil Hat Productions)
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (FFG)
Defenders of the Realm
Hollow Earth RPG
Feng Shui RPG
Flames of War
Realms of Cthulhu (Reality Blurs)
Call of Cthulhu (RPG) (Chaosium Inc.)
Trail of Cthulhu (Pelgrane Press)
Chris supported: Orcs Nest Games Shop
P.S. Chris is a brilliant conversationalist, and sadly, I had to cut the interview a little short, as I had to go to my real job. Unfortunately, once the mics were turned off, the conversation went on for another 15 to 20 minutes about gaming and geek culture in general. By the time I realized the gold that was slipping through my fingers, it was to late. With that, good listeners, I leave you with a solemn promise….From this point forward, the mics WILL NOT be turned off until all communication has ceased!!!
Hosts – Dan, Bryan, Mack, Tyler, Steve
Topic – In this episode, we discuss ways to keep your game group engaged when there has been a significant change in scheduling,and we answer(?) a listener email.
(:44) On our horizon
(11:19) Game savers
(21:03) EMAIL!!
Media-
D&D Next playtest
Metagamers Anonymous
Heroes of Newerth
League of Legends
TMNT 2 (IMDb)
IDW Publishing
Lasagna Quattro Formaggi
Obsidian Portal
Happy Jack’s RPG Podcast
Savage Worlds
Martha Stewart tv movie (IMDb)
Star Wars Saga Edition
Traveller (Mongoose)
GURPS
Prime Directive RPG
Rogue Trader
Battle Fleet Gothic
Spelljammer (apparently, people still play this)
Hackmaster
Scumbag Shang Tsung
Mack Supported Shai-Hulud (Wikipedia)
Notes – Because of a pressing schedule, a late start, and tangential (yet substantive) discussions, we did not quite make it to to our topic in this episode. Stay tuned…the Sci Fi episode is coming!
Carpe GM Interview Series – Episode 1 – Cullen Bunn
Notes – Bryan Caught up with comic book writer, Cullen Bunn at Heroic Adventures in Edwardsville IL.
They discuss projects, old and new, Cullen gives advice to aspiring comic writers, and they talk about some “favorites” of past and present.
(:38) “What’s your geek?”
(2:07) “How did you get started in the industry?”
(5:01) “How do you approach writing for Iconic characters?”
(6:56) “Tell us about Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe.”
(9:01) “Any advise for aspiring writers?”
(15:50) “All time favorite comic”
(18:10) “What are you reading currently?”
Media –
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe
Thanks again to Sam Gollon of Sammy and the Punk for his contribution to the theme!
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. As well as an extended conversation about settings as characters in your games, a bit about a Gotham City Police Department campaign, and finally, how we would have chosen to end the trilogy.
(1:10) On our horizon
(8:31) Forthcoming interviews
(10:05) Our listener contest
(11:30) The Dark Knight Rises – our likes and observations
(19:55) our dislike about the movie and a collection of plot holes
(43:00) Settings as characters
(48″26) Alternate endings for the franchise ( how we would have done it)
Media :
Adventure Time (IMDb)
Counterstrike
Borderlands 2
WOW Mists of Pandaria
Avengers VS. X-Men
The Game Room
Cullen Bunn
Slackers
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe
Ninja – Legend of the Scorpion Clan
Batman Begins (IMDb)
The Dark Knight (IMDb)
The Dark Knight Rises (IMDb)
Kingdom Come (DC Wiki)
No Man’s Land (DC Wiki)
Justice League (IMDb)
Man of Steel (IMDb)
Dragon Ball Z
Leverage (TV)(IMDb)
Leverage (RPG)
The Boys
Civil War (Marvel Wiki)
Danger Club
Dan supported Modiphious (Facebook)
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 our horizon
(9:00) Disclaimer
(10:00) A lengthy discussion concerning gamer etiquette and protocol
(53:15) The Gilmore “Gilly”
(55:41) Gamer Superstitions
(56:15) Man-on-the-street interviews
(120:55) The 1st CarpeGM Listener Contest!!!
Media –
Dark Knight Rises
Breaking Bad (IMDb)
The Borne Legacy
Fortress America
Geek and Sundry
Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games)
Zima (Wikipedia)
Paizo Publishing
Postcards From the Dungeon (Podcast)
Heroic Adventures
Ninja – Legend of the Scorpion Clan (Game)
Notes – The prize for our listener contest is brought to you by our friendly local game store
We support our friendly local game store….Do you?
Ninja – Legend of the Scorpion Clan
If you would like to enter our contest, send your entries to dan@carpegm.net, or, for more information go to carpegm.net/contest. Thanks for listening!
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