Dieku Podcast

I was joined by Omer Shapira, the creative mind behind Mitz Petel, which mean Raspberry juice in Hebrew. The adventure is loosely based upon the children's story, and was one of the entries into the #FunWithFang Adventure Jam which recently concluded.Back Raspberry Juice during Zinetopiahttps://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3036e451-57e1-4392-8015-e327c7181f94/landing?ref=home-pageBack Fang Dunegon Bestiary during Zinetopiahttps://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3381d640-ea27-40dd-9972-ee85087e1353/landingWatch the Fun With Fang Adventure Jam Award Show Livestreamhttps://youtube.com/live/XLtyjvNGiic--------Bug Busters Kickstarter Pre-order:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-bustersWeb Site & Storehttps://diekugames.comPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/diekugamesTo learn more about Dieku Games:https://diekugames.itch.iohttps://www.instagram.com/diekugames https://www.twitter.com/diekugameshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diekugameshttps://www.patreon.com/diekugameshttps://diekugames.blogspot.comhttps://discord.com/invite/372RdeeMZD#OSR #TTRPG #DND

2025 was another interesting year in the TTRPG Industry, and I was once again joined by Shannon Appelcline, author of the "Designers & Dragons" series, to provide historical context to the events of the year.Shannon shared his insights on a variety of topics including the tariffs, AI, economy, and other headwinds for TTRPGs, as well as talking about where things are going for indie game design.https://www.youtube.com/c/BudsRPGreview---------Pre-order Dragons & Designers on Backerkit:https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/designers-dragons-originsDesigners and Dragons website:https://www.designers-and-dragons.com---------Fang Dungeon Bestiary Backerkit:https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3381d640-ea27-40dd-9972-ee85087e1353/landingBug Busters Kickstarter Pre-order:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-bustersWeb Site & Storehttps://diekugames.comPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/diekugamesTo learn more about Dieku Games:https://diekugames.itch.iohttps://www.instagram.com/diekugames https://www.twitter.com/diekugameshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diekugameshttps://www.patreon.com/diekugameshttps://diekugames.blogspot.comhttps://discord.com/invite/372RdeeMZD#OSR #TTRPG #DND

I was once again joined by friend of the show, Shannon Appelcline, the author of the "Designers & Dragons" series, Free Trader Beowulf about the history of Traveller, and now the soon to be crowdfunded Designers and Dragons Origins, a four book series that delves into the history of how each TSR product up til 1995 came to be. Backerkit:https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/0477a26f-723e-4d2f-8f11-74cdc007daf1/landingFrom the birth of roleplaying to the discovery of the Forgotten Realms, from the rise of Basic D&D to the fall of Mystara, historian Shannon Appelcline brings you the Story of OD&D, BD&D, and AD&D 1e in Designers & Dragons: Origins.This massive 4-volume set covers the history behind each and every product released by TSR for OD&D, AD&D 1e, and Basic D&D.Unearthed Arcana, the legendary orange-covered B3, the super-rare Up the Garden Path. It's all here.The books are comprehensive in scope, but each entry is cleanly, clearly structured to be easily digestible. Find out for yourself in our free preview on DriveThruRPG:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/539723/designers-dragons-origins-secret-door#DnD #OSR #ttrpg

I'm going to give a massive channel update on everything Dieku Games, including the upcoming Bug Busters Kickstarter, trashing the Ennies, the future of the channel(s), upcoming interviews, and more! Buckle up!Bug Buster Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-busters?ref=a6np6m

I welcome John McQueen-Scott and Terry Herc - the designers of Stargazer Keep - cosmic sword & sorcery RPG zine series, inspired by the music of Ronnie James Dio and channeled through the lens of Mörk Borg.Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terryherc/stargazer-keep-part-1-of-a-mork-borg-compatible-megadungeon---------Fang Dungeon Bestiary Backerkit:https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3381d640-ea27-40dd-9972-ee85087e1353/landingBug Busters Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-bustersWeb Site:https://diekugames.comTo learn more about Dieku Games:https://diekugames.itch.iohttps://www.instagram.com/diekugames https://www.twitter.com/diekugameshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diekugameshttps://www.patreon.com/diekugameshttps://diekugames.blogspot.comhttps://discord.com/invite/mtP3nyUWZz#OSR #TTRPG #Dio

I welcome Tomas Härenstam, the CEO of Free League Publishing , and the creator of the Year Zero Engine which has been used in many of their amazing games such as Tales from the Loop, Vaesen, Alien, Blade Runner and Coriolis - which recently launched a new version called - The Great Dark.Free League Publishing is a game studio and publisher dedicated to speculative fiction based in Stockholm, Sweden. Voted Fan Favorite Publisher at the ENNIES in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 Free League has published a wide range of award-winning tabletop roleplaying games and acclaimed art books set in strange and wondrous worlds.For more information:https://freeleaguepublishing.comhttps://www.instagram.com/freeleaguepublishinghttps://www.facebook.com/FreeLeaguePublishinghttps://www.youtube.com/c/freeleaguepublishingOutside the box: How Sweden conquered the world of role-playing gameshttps://fandrake.com/produkt/outside-the-box/---------Fang Dungeon Bestiary Backerkit:https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3381d640-ea27-40dd-9972-ee85087e1353/landingBug Busters Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-bustersWeb Site:https://diekugames.comTo learn more about Dieku Games:https://diekugames.itch.iohttps://www.instagram.com/diekugames https://www.twitter.com/diekugameshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diekugameshttps://www.patreon.com/diekugameshttps://diekugames.blogspot.comhttps://discord.com/invite/mtP3nyUWZz#OSR #TTRPG #artinspiration

VOTE NOW!https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2025/ballot.php?category_id=2I welcome back Leo Hunt, the creative mind behind the Ennie Nominated The Shrike - a dark fantasy sandbox adventure in a derelict limbo of rusted iron, saltwater, stone, and blood, as well as the beloved Vaults of Vaarn - which will be receiving a second edition!Back Vaults of Vaarn 2Ehttps://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4f47b7f2-66b4-4e1d-8185-c7fb9ede379c/landing-------------------Fang Dungeon Bestiary: Backerkit:https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3381d640-ea27-40dd-9972-ee85087e1353/landingBug Busters Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-bustersWeb Site:https://diekugames.comTo learn more about Dieku Games:https://diekugames.itch.iohttps://www.instagram.com/diekugameshttps://www.twitter.com/diekugameshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diekugameshttps://www.patreon.com/diekugameshttps://diekugames.blogspot.comhttps://discord.gg/M3jmUvcKt5#pbta #osr #ttrpg

I welcome Mark Hunt the creator of Gangbusters B/X which puts a old school spin on the old TSR Gangbusters game of 1920's mobsters, detectives and police!Buy the Game:https://wizardtowergamesshop.comFacebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/996728023731435#OSR #ttrpg

CONTENT WARNING: Between 16:30 and 22:00 there is discussion of abuse (including abuse relating to religion), suicidal ideation, and self harm. If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is available. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are there for you. You are not alone.https://988lifeline.org----------------Closet is an awareness raising solo journaling RPG about what it really feels like to come out as a gay man. Based on the real-life experiences of the author, Pac Garcia, this game offers a raw and reflective journey that turns the experience of coming out into storytelling.Learn more about the kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmsmagazine/closet-solo-journaling-ttrpg-about-coming-outPaco is also the host of @GMSMagazine which features reviews of table top games along with interviews of creators and industry experts.Learn more about GMS Magazine:https://www.youtube.com/@GMSMagazinehttps://bsky.app/profile/pacogmsmagazine.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pacorpgshttps://www.gmsmagazine.com

I was once again by Gavriel Quiroga, designer of Neurocity, Warpland and Hell Night, along with Austin DuRivage who is the illustrator of Hell World - a brutal, old school, post-apocalyptic biopunk role playing game.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gavrielquiroga/hellworld-earthKickstarter ends April 30!https://www.instagram.com/blood_oath_garfieldhttps://gavrielquiroga.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gavrielquirogaWorlds of Quiroga Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/691555924725358------------Learn more about Dieku Games:https://bsky.app/profile/diekugames.bsky.socialhttps://diekugames.com https://diekugames.itch.iohttps://www.instagram.com/diekugames https://www.twitter.com/diekugameshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diekugameshttps://www.patreon.com/diekugameshttps://diekugames.blogspot.comhttps://discord.gg/M3jmUvcKt5#OSR #TTRPG #NSR