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Live Action RPG (with Jamie Thomson) Download Episode INTRO: We are still recovering from a successful GROGMEET19. I picked up some new games along the way, including Pendragon and the new Eberron supplement for D&D (thanks to the coverage that they received on The Smart Party). OPEN BOX (with Jamie Thomson): Features editor for White Dwarf between 1981-84, author of Fighting Fantasy books, the Way of the Tiger and Fabled Lands gamebooks. He has been working on Dice Men: Games Workshop 1975 – 1985 with Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson. OPEN BOX LARPing: Blythy and I have been friends for 40 years, so we celebrate with a memoir of how we met and share our thoughts on Killer, which is still available for download. FIRST LAST AND EVERYTHING: Shannon Ferguson aka Angry Monk shares the first game he played, the last game he played and the game that means everything to him. LARPING part 2: We talk our experiences of DIY Larping in Newton Le Willows. OUTRO: More details of our Patreon projects.The post Episode 33 – Live Action RPG (with Jamie Thomson) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Only those who seek death, or sell it Download Episode INTRO: It’s the first anniversary of Greg Stafford’s passing and to recognise the event, we are celebrating one of his greatest, collaborative creations: Thieves’ World. There’s a quick potted history featured here, if you want to see the supplement for yourself, I’ve made a short unboxing film. OPEN BOX: Eddy has managed to track down a copy of the supplement from eBay. We open it up together. FIRST, LAST and EVERYTHING: From Californian GROGSQUADer Will Johnson. WHITE DWARF: @DailyDwarf ‘s back for White Dwarf in the City. GAMESMASTER’S SCREEN: Blythy and Dirk try to make the tables work. OUTRO: Follow us on Patreon.The post Episode 32 – Thieves’ World first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Numenera RPG Download Episode The GROGNARD files is back with the latest episode which looks in-depth at Numenera RPG based on the Cypher System which was the first new-fangled game that we played when we returned to the hobby. There’s a great First, Last and Everything from Kaye Elling (make sure you follow the progress of her Judge Death model on Twitter). Also included is an update on the latest projects. You can support us via Patreon. The post Episode 31 – Numenera RPG first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Blake’s 7 Actual Play Download Episode As an extra to Episode 30, here’s the rest of the Actual Play. It also features a ‘Games Master Prepares’ segment about using The Five Room Dungeon.The post EXTRA – Blake’s 7 Actual Play first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Download Episode INTRO: This time we are looking at Blake’s 7 and its influence on our gaming. GROGGLEBOX: Eddy joins us in a noisy Port Street Beer House in Manchester to discuss ‘Project Avalon’ ACTUAL PLAY: Thanks to Andrew Cousins of lending me his copy of the rules to play. Blythy as Avon, Doc Con Cowie as Blake, Andrew Cousins as Vila, The Welsh Wizard Michael Hobbs as Jenner, and Mark Kitching as Cally. FIRST, LAST and EVERYTHING: Guy Milner of Burn After Running blog. THE GM SCREEN: Just how much of a fan is Blythy? OUTRO: News about the GROGZINE 20The post Episode 30 – Blake’s Seven RPG first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Episode 29 (Part 2) White Dwarf the RPG Years Download Episode In this episode we discover the seven ages of White Dwarf with @DailyDwarf and the First Last and everything from Nick Edwards. We also bang on a bit about the Patreon which has got some new goals.The post Episode 29 (Part 2) White Dwarf the RPG years first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Mike Brunton: a tribute Download Episode Mike Brunton, our special guest for Episode 29, suddenly passed away on 18th July 2019. This is the interview in full, released as a celebration of his gaming career. It also features Paul Cockburn adding a tribute to his old friend and colleague. The post Extra – Mike Brunton: a tribute first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

It’s taken us 50 podcasts to dedicate an episode to White Dwarf. It was the centre of our RPG lives when we were teenagers. In this episode Mike Brunton tells us how he got into RPGs and worked with TSR UK and Imagine magazine. Next time he will be relating his experiences as editor of White Dwarf and working for Games Workshop. Neil Hopkins provides his First, Last and Everything. He created solo adventures for Quasits and Quasars Eddy tells the story of the fateful night when he answered a small ad. We are encouraging everyone to sign up to become a King of Dungeons (because it is awesome). Blythy joins me for a run through some White Dwarf bag issues and to talk crisps. Why not support our Patreon?The post Episode 29 (Part 1) White Dwarf the RPG years first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Download Episode This is a GROGPOD extra, made possible thanks to the generosity of the GROGSQUAD patreons. This is a Newstalgia podcast talking about the things we are playing now. It is focused on the preparations for the RPGs played at UK Games Expo: Savage Worlds, PSI World and Lyonesse. Here are some links mentioned in the pod: Role-Play Rescue: Che Webster’s GM Journal inspired the approach to this podcast Keehar’s Blog: An occasional blog where Keehar shares his preparation and play reports. The Smart Party: Listen to the full seminar ‘How to GM at Conventions. Bud’s RPG Reviews: I met the man behind ‘the hands’ check out his channel. The Design Mechanism: Follow them to catch the Lyonesse preview when it comes available The post EXTRA – A RPG GamesMaster Prepares (UK Games Expo 19) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

More Tunnels & Trolls (with Ken St Andre) Download Episode INTRO: A new review of The GROGNARD files INTERVIEW: A list of interesting things referred to by Ken: His mini, Trollhala Press, Fours, and Big Jack Brass ACTUAL PLAY: Hook up with The Smart Party to hear more FIRST, LAST, EVERYTHING: This time : Steve Ray GROGGLEBOX: At The Earth’s Core Outro: Thanks for supportingThe post Episode 28 (Part 2) More Tunnels & Trolls RPG (with Ken St Andre) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.