Between Two Cairns

Yochai & Brad review Another Bug Hunt by Tuesday Knight Games, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: Do you listen to music during play?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this discussion, Jacob Fleming, the author behind Castle Elkenstone, delves into the design and artistry of his work. The hosts share their experiences from Gen Con, emphasizing the joy of personal connections over the challenges of the event. They tackle the behavior of cults in RPG narratives, advocating for richer storytelling rather than simplistic portrayals. Plus, nostalgic Halloween modules and fun culinary debates keep the conversation lively, rounding out a captivating exploration of gaming culture.

Join the lively conversation as the hosts dive into the classic AD&D module, 'Under Illefarn,' uncovering its significance in gaming history. They share hilarious tales from Gen Con, mixing exhaustion with unforgettable camaraderie. Enjoy humorous critiques of dungeon design and reflect on the ethics behind mythical creatures like Nixies. The funny anecdotes about a clown character and nostalgic collectibles add to the vibrant atmosphere, ensuring plenty of laughs while celebrating the joy of tabletop games.

In this engaging discussion, Amanda P joins Yochai and Brad to delve into the whimsical world of 'Rotblack Sludge' by Stockholm Kartell. They tackle the art of reviewing RPG materials versus play experiences, unravel the confusion of tabletop rumors, and explore the dynamics of dungeon design. The trio also critiques the adventure’s NPCs and map clarity while celebrating the unique humor found in heavy metal influences within gaming. Amanda's insights provide a fresh perspective on balancing art and cohesion in tabletop adventures!

Skullboy joins Yochai & Brad for a blast from the past to review N4: Treasure Hunt. They discuss magic items, surreal escape rooms, continents, TV show structure, adventure modules, and railroading in gameplay.

Logan Dean, author of Metro Skate Blood Bath, and Eric K. Hill, author of In the Face of Embarrassment, discuss killing your darlings in art creation, Metro Skate Bloodbath pamphlet analysis, mystery tones causing hallucinations in gameplay, and a fantasy dumpster diving adventure in Troika game.

Yochai & Brad review The Waking of Willowby Hall by Ben Milton, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: What do you think about metagaming?Send us your comments or questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yochai & Brad are joined by Josh McCrowell to review Halls of the Blood King by Diogo Nogueira, and answer a mailbag question.What sorts of real-world tools do you use to increase the pressure of play?Send us your comments or questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yochai & Brad answer a mailbag question, discuss a series of zines by You Can Breathe Now Games, and Brad's experience with Forbidden Lands.Content Warning: Star TrekQuestion: What tools do you bring with you to the table?Send us your comments or questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yochai & Brad review Tide World of Mani by Silverarm Press, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack Question: How do you end a campaign in an "OSR" way?Send us your comments or questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.