The Vintage RPG Podcast

Explore the intense and ghoulish game 'Mörk Borg' with a heavy metal aesthetic, discussing its artwork, satanic trappings, and countdown mechanic. Dive into the balance between danger and humor, as well as the dramatic tension and levity experienced during gameplay. Discover the high design quality and use of color in the game, and learn about the creators' invitation for third-party content creation.

Exploring the creative and diverse zine scene in role-playing games. Reviewing 'A Visitor's Guide to the Rainy City', a highly praised source book. Delving into the unique and whimsical setting of the zine. Appreciating the ingenuity and uniqueness of the rainy city. Discussion about the recommended book, where to get copies, and additional content.

Delving into the realistic and immersive world of Harn, the hosts discuss the challenges of mathematical simulation. They explore the impact of adding dice mechanics on immersion and introduce the well-researched sourcebook Chivalry and Sorcery. The extensive and detailed Harn World, including its culture and religions, is explored, as well as the development of the Harn Master system. They also discuss fans taking ownership of RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons and its influence on the genre.

The podcast discusses the first adventure module in RPG history, 'Palace of the Vampire Queen', and its overlooked significance. The hosts explore the early days of RPGs and TSR's miscalculations, along with the perplexing design choices in the castle. They also talk about the rarity of the 'We Warriors' module and the fun of playing role-playing games.

The hosts discuss the impact of RPGs from the 70s, specifically the game 'Chivalry & Sorcery' that aimed to be more realistic. They explore the unique aspects of the game and its three detailed campaign settings, including one with dinosaurs. The podcast also delves into the doubt and misstep of D&D modules and the legacy of Gygax and Arneson. It ends by exploring other RPGs with ampersands in their names and the creative spirit of game designers.

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.