The Splatbook

In which John, Ben, Jess, and Matt chase the true meaning of a White Whale campaign—is it the time itself or the change it brings? Inspired by a recent Roll for Topic episode, we ask whether long campaigns are a dream worth chasing or a relic of the past, and if one session can deliver catharsis, why play 50? Along the way, we explore shifting gaming priorities, honoring old gaming loves, and what truly makes a game fulfilling.https://zombiestrainspodcast.com/Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topic

In which John, Ben, and Jess play as goblins in Grant Howitt’s game Goblin Quest. They become an increasingly chaotic gaggle of goblins, swapping in a new goblin character each time their previous goblin dies. Together they trebuchet to the top of the Wizard’s Tower to become the Belle of the Ball and attempt to fulfill all their Goblinoid hopes and dreams, leaving only a few fallen goblins in their wake. Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topichttps://zombiestrainspodcast.com/

This is normally an off week for The Splatbook, so I thought i would share an new podcast project I have been working. Zombies Strains is an attempt to understand how zombie movies came to dominate the horror genre after the year 2000. How did it all start? What makes a good zombie movie? We answer attempt to answer all of these questions and more in... Zombie Strains It’s Andy’s turn to present his baseline zombie film. His choice, The Girl with All the Gifts (2017), is strikingly different than John’s. Fast zombies? Check. Fast transmission? Check. Hordes of children who turn into zombies at the scent of humans? That’s new! Andy and John discuss this thought-provoking movie as they take another step on their zombie journey.https://zombiestrainspodcast.com/Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topic

With Jess on secret special assignment, Ben and John sit down to talk about how RPGs are evolving. Are board games getting closer to RPGs? Are RPG play styles segmenting the RPG community? Is that a new thing? In this far-ranging discussion, we cover all of these topics and more. Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topic

Please join the Splatbook Players as game master Jess runs the gang through a delightfully dark session of "To Serve Her Wintry Hunger", a story-telling RPG by Stephen DeweyTo Server Her Wintry HungerStephen Dewey PatreonContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topic

Please enjoy part 2 of an actual play of Ben's in development table-top RPG, Wick &Wander. Illustrations by Claire DonaldsonContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For TopicClaire Donaldson Art

Please enjoy part 1 of an actual play of Ben's in development table-top RPG, Wick &Wander. Illustrations by Claire DonaldsonContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For TopicClaire Donaldson Art

Hey Splatheads! We were not able to produce a full episode this week, so we are just dropping in to say hello. We will be back in two weeks with a new actual play of Ben's game Wick and Wander Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topic

Joining the fun is Christopher Salzman, Game Master and host of the Roll for Topic podcast. The group dives into the hilariously spooky world of 'Air Boo-N-Boo,' where players embody ghosts aiming to scare Airbnb guests. Expect chaotic ghosts navigating a Victorian mansion, resulting in comical cleaning mishaps and culinary disasters. They explore whimsical character backstories, discuss favorite scary movies, and even brainstorm ideas for a fictional house flipping show. It’s a delightful mix of humor, nostalgia, and supernatural antics!

With the spooky season upon us, John, Jess, and Ben dive into the world of one-page RPG design. In this episode we make and RPG, and next episode we will play it. SpooOooookkyyy!!!Doctor Magnet HandsSexy Battle WizardsSad Vampire Boy FriendAdvance Skeleton SiegeContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Roll For Topic