Dieku Podcast

I was joined by Gordon Johansen, owner of the World's Largest Game Store - The Sentry Box. Communities are not just bound by borders – they are often comprised of people with shared passions. A friendly local game store (FLGS) is a unique place where people can connect with each other, create memories, and build community. Celebrating over 40 years of operation, the Sentry Box in Calgary, Alberta has grown to become the world’s largest game store. It has achieved this incredible milestone by being an inviting and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to enjoy table top games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. We share the unique history of the Sentry Box by interviewing the owner, long-time customers, current and former employees, and local industry influencers who have all been connected by the friendly local game store. Watch the Documentary: https://youtu.be/seREqdX75lk Learn more at: https://diekugames.com/flgs https://www.sentrybox.com #games #flgs #documentary

I was joined by Jason Connerly, the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Podcast, which I have been regular listener of since it began in 2019. Recently Jason has made some changes to the format, and we'll be talking about that, as well as the history and legacy of the show. https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf?si=2f1a06bcac254bfd&nd=1&dlsi=e8214fdc08804f64

Wasteland Degenerates is a gas-guzzling, high octane post-apocalyptic RPG about miserable, radiated scum struggling to survive in tomorrow’s unforgiving carcass! Enter Wasteland Degenerates: Jumper Cable Edition, a Cy_Borg variant where you play the worthless dregs of post-apocalyptic society going out and finding the supplies that make the world just that much more comfortable for the fortunate few who get to live in safe enclaves. You'll take on the role of road warriors, hellfire preachers, survivalists, scavengers, and former soldiers scouring the wasteland for treasures of the old world that will keep you alive just one more day. The world before the fall of Wasteland Degenerates is familiar enough to use reference points from Mad Max vehicles to The Last of Us-style walled cities, but also far enough into the future to feature advanced technology, such as androids and reality-altering devices. Of course, you can (and should!) have a souped-up hot rod to ride the wastes in style; vehicles are an essential part of the game, and occupy half of the character sheet! https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/e29ba2a7-c31d-4485-a048-da04afab3085/landing?ref=home-page https://wastelanddegenerates.com #OSR #MORKBORG #TTRPG

I was joined by Zoe Franznick who is kickstarting a new magic item deck called Marginal Worlds along with co-creator Mac Boyle, both bringing their expertise in Medieval Studies to bear on the project. I think it's a good fit for games like Knave, OSE, Cairn, and Dolmenwood! Marginal Worlds is a magic Item Deck is a deck of 50 easy-to-play magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts that you can play in any TTRPG. The deck features 50 playable, hand-illustrated magic items and a Game Master’s Guide to match. Each item is a real-life artifact or magic item found in a medieval manuscript. Plus, Marginal Worlds magic items are D&D 5e-compatible AND system-agnostic - you can use the deck in any TTRPG system, no fuss! The Deck and Guide are available in PDF and physical print copies, and includes: - 50 system-agnostic magic items with easy-to-play descriptions - Quick-play icons for features such as cursed items, sentience, or high-level play - Excerpts featuring each item in its original medieval manuscript - A detailed Game Master’s guide with additional descriptions and lore - Gorgeous, hand-illustrated manuscript art - Systematic, consistent, and easily adaptable game design - A complete D&D 5th edition appendix - 3 additional Optional Play appendices - A detailed glossary of our medieval sources Plus, all backers will receive their name in the credits! Learn more at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themaniculumpodcast/marginal-worlds-magic-item-expansion-pack https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com

I was joined by Joseph R. Lewis, author of Raiding the Obsidian Keep, as well as Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin, author of The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh, whose best selling adventure modules are being dusted off by the team of the Merry Mushmen who are comprised of Eric Nieudan and Olivier Revenu. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896102915/an-adventure-double-feature-by-the-merry-mushmen Published by the Merry Mushmen https://www.themerrymushmen.com Raiding the Obsidian Keep by Joseph R. Lewis https://www.josephrlewis.com with art by Li-An https://www.li-an.fr/ The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh by Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin https://twitter.com/budapestkick with art by Bruno Prosaiko https://twitter.com/BProsaiko #OSR #DnD #TTRPG https://www.youtube.com/@themerrymushmen6390

Chris Gonnerman, creator of Basic Fantasy and Iron Falcon, discusses the origins of Basic Fantasy OSR, the evolution of Armor Class systems, community development, licensing challenges in the gaming industry, and the history of OSR. He also shares insights on print publication hurdles and planning an event at Fallcon Convention.

Archeterica is an pseudo Napoleonic TTRPG about secret societies and unearthly phenomena! This is a classless 2D6 system with a focus on dramatic character development and shadow organizations activities. In Archeterica you will be able to embody extremely versatile personalities as your heroes, participate in dangerous firefights with single-shot pistols on dynamic initiative, lose a limb and sanity, gain curses and diseases incognita, found a secret brotherhood, engage in ritualism, metasurgical experiments and much, much more! Game Features: - Narrative Attributes and Talents: make up your character with help of simple ideas - Dynamic and Lethal Fights: no time to hesitate, respond to danger swiftly. - Shadow Societies: start your own secret organization and rise above the Penumbra Theater. - Wounds, Physical and Mental: grow a collection of scars, injuries, delusions, and curses from the beyond. - Mysticism and the Occult: pursue enlightenment and tune in to your paranormal abilities. - Otherworldly Crafts: ritualistics, metamedicine, and metaengineering are unique mechanics for unique ambitions. - Historical Arsenal: a wide selection of 19th century weapons, including various kinds of pistols and muskets with realistic mechanics. - Specialized Experience Points: each character develops the skills they actually use; narrative attributes, combat skills, and psychic powers advance independently. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theimagocult/archeterica-imago-the-invitation https://discord.com/invite/zVeuXAm8Ym https://imagocult.com

I was joined by Iko who is the creative mind behind the Outer Rim Uprising and Skyrealms, and is currently kickstarting The Lost Bay - a suburban gothic tabletop RPG, setting and collection of adventures set in alternate 90s. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelostbay/the-lost-bay-suburban-dark-fantasy-rpg Website: https://www.thelostbaystudio.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostbay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelostbaystudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100023769553522

Take the world's most famous fantasy RPG, combine it with Idiocracy, add a bit of Borderlands, and let it soak in a slag bin for 6,042 years in front of a TV playing Rick & Morty and Futurama on a loop… there you have WEIRD WORLD! WEIRD WORLD is a weird science-fantasy role-playing game with fast and easy-to-learn rules that combines retro-futurism and fantasy in a violent and humorous setting. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinhatgames/weird-world-bizarre-punk-ttrpg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TinHatGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TinHatGames Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinHat_Games Website: https://www.tinhatgames.it YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TinHatGames

FÄNGELSEHÅLA is the Swedish word for "dungeon."  We are inviting you to play an epic adventure with the elegance of the instructions from everybody's favorite furniture store! This tabletop role-playing game takes a minimalist approach, offering an immersive experience without the complexity. Forget thick rulebooks and intricate character sheets – FÄNG is as easy to grasp as connecting the dots in an instruction manual.  Designed for new players and one-shots that allow you to embark on quests with mechanics so straightforward that you can be up and running in minutes.  Back it on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/fang?ref=aqx25e