The Splatbook

In this episode John and Kyle talk about the Beatles, The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, The Twilight Zone, and OH YEAH, the actual story listed in the title of this episode. We also totally talk about RPGs a whole bunch.The Last Defender of Camelot (Wikipedia)The Last Defender of Camelot - Twilight ZoneIn Memoriam: George RR Martin Remembers Roger ZelaznyRoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

This week we go old school with a story from the influential author Lord Dunsany: The Quest of the Queen's Tears. Marvel at how John and Kyle can talk about a 3 page story for almost an hour. You can read the full text of The Quest of the Queen's Tears - link in the show notes.Lord DunsanyThe Quest of the Queen's TearsRichard Francis BurtonRoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

John and Kyle discuss another entry in the the annals of their Personal Appendix N. For this episode John choose The Dark Muse by Karl Edward Wagner. This story is part of Wagner's collection Night Winds, which features his most famous character - Kane the Mystic Swordsman.Check the show notes for more about Karl Edward Wagner, Kane, and this story. Including a link to an excerpt from The Dark Muse.The Dark Muse: ExcerptThe Last Wolf Trailer (Karl Edward Wagner documentary)Karl Edward Wagner (Wikipedia)Where to start with Kane?Roll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon 

On episode of 97 of our sister podcast Roll for Topic, Chris and John designed a 1-page RPG: Prison Escape!. In this episode of The Splatbook, Chris joins John and Kyle to run the game. Enjoy!Roll For Topic episode 97Roll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

Kyle and John are back! We talk about our own personal appendix N. What works of fiction have inspired us, and how they have influenced our games? Listen and find out!Appendix N Spirit of 77The Dresden FilesKrullPatricia A McKillipand Patricia A McKillipThe Aching GodThe Trouble with TribblesStar Trek: TNGDelicious in DungeonLOOMGideon the NinthThe Fifth SeasonThrone of the Crescent MoonThe Fire Clown Roll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

Kyle is under the weather, so Tim Saucer stepped in and talks to John about playing RPGs with kids. Roll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

Kyle quizzes John about difficulty in games. What is the difference between difficulty, and likelihood? We spend an inordinate amount of time talking about sports. Sorry.Brindlewood Bay3-point shotRoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

Kyle and John chat about what they have been up to in their gaming lives. We discuss our recent Con experiences, Basic D&D, and everyone's favorite indie RPG - D&D 5e. Basic D&DGenConIndie Press ResolutionPossum Creek Games - WanderhomeSoul MuppetGrasping Nettles RPGPossible World Games Tyler CrumrineTales from the LoopVaesen BookVaesen RPGRoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon 

Today we take the sword and sorcery game The Wizard's Grimoire by the Bakers. We had a great time playing this improv PbtA game, and we hope you enjoy it too! The Wizard's GrimoireRoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon 

This week we are joined by Jess and Keeley for a game of Moose Trip - A game about moose who eat psychedelic mushrooms. We had a great time, and we hope you will too! Moose TripIt is true!FiascoOn a bed of mossAdventures in Odyssey5ERoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon