The Vintage RPG Podcast

Guests Matt Kelley, Jess Carrier, and Josh Look share their expertise on Exalted Funeral's Black Friday sale, Noble Knight Games' wide selection and ongoing sale, and recommendations for board games to gift this holiday season.

Explore the grim and perilous Old World of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Learn about the game's systems, world building, and art. Delve into the mechanics and character classes, and discover the unique sense of humor in the game. Dive into the origins and evolution of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, and the impact of the 'Enemy Within' campaign. Hear the hosts' final thoughts and promotion of their Patreon page.

Mark Sable, comic book writer and author, discusses his imminent comic series Miskatonic, tackling Lovecraft, cosmic horror, racism, and the Red Scare. They also talk about the Call of Cthulhu RPG, the relationship between playing RPGs and being a writer, and the power of storytelling and diverse perspectives in reinventing Lovecraft's work.

Kathryn Hymes, game developer specializing in language-based games, discusses Xenolanguage, a tabletop story game about first contact with aliens and learning to see the world differently. The game uses a talking board and draws inspiration from soulful sci-fi media. The podcast explores creating an alien language, narrative stakes, RPG entry points, and the release of Xenolanguage on Kickstarter.

This podcast explores the intricacies of the Ravenloft campaign setting, incorporating horror into Dungeons & Dragons, and the love for Van Richten's guides and Ravenloft's aesthetics. They also appreciate Stephen Fabian's art and promote their social media presence.

Discover the heart of Vampire: The Masquerade, its lore, Storyteller system, LARPing, and Tim Bradstreet art. Explore the vampire courts of the goth club scene and the connection between Vampire and Werewolf. Reflect on the cultural factors that contributed to its success in the 90s. Don't miss their discussion on social media and Patreon.

The Vintage RPG Podcast explores the gritty fantasy world of Thieves' World, a collaboration that brought together designers from major RPGs. They discuss the role of random encounters in tabletop games and the controversy surrounding the collaboration with Chaosium. The hosts also recommend the Tim Sale graphic novels and express their appreciation for the listeners.

Explore the odd and nostalgic world of the 'World Action and Adventure' RPG, with its semi-playable game based on the real world. Delve into the game's extensive list of careers and combat system. Discover a 20 verse poem that captures the 80s styling and reminisce about songs like the Fat Boys. Discuss the unconventional decision to create a unique RPG system instead of using Dungeons and Dragons. Reflect on the importance of supportive figures and admire a game. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast and check out their Patreon page!

Jim Zub, creator of Skullkickers Kickstarter: Caster Bastards and the Great Grotesque, Beasts & Behemoths, and the Stranger Things: Dungeons & Dragons comic book, discusses his new projects including the Skull Kickers RPG and Anniversary Kickstarter, the influence of role-playing games on writing careers, playing tabletop RPGs online, and upcoming releases.

Explore the city of Lankhmar and its influence on Dungeons & Dragons. Learn about the creators Fritz Leiber and Otto Fischer, and how the Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stories shaped the Thieves Guild concept. Discover the charm of screwball adventurers and retired heroes, and the modular geomorphs that make Lankhmar a unique city setting for RPGs.