Dieku Podcast

I welcome the Griffith Morgan and Chris Graves who collectively make uo The Fellowship of the Thing which are the folks behind the Secrets of Blackmoor documentary, as well as publishers of the The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg, Blackmoor Foundations, and the upcoming Into the Wild Blue Yonder. To learn more: https://www.tfott.com https://www.ArneCon.net https://www.secretsofblackmoor.com https://www.facebook.com/tfott https://x.com/ArneconTFotT

Miami 86 RPG is a rules-light, action-packed role-playing game designed for 2 to 6 players (or more) with solo play options. Immerse yourself in the quintessential 1980s Miami ambiance, inspired by iconic classics like the film Scarface, the TV series Miami Vice, and the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The game emphasizes minimal rules and fast-paced action, featuring a core mechanic reminiscent of Into the Odd and Cairn. Character generation is quick and random, allowing you to dive straight into the action. For Game Masters, there are tools to randomly generate adventures, ensuring fresh and exciting gameplay every time. The book includes detailed descriptions of fictional places and non-player characters in Miami and beyond (including far-off locations like Colombia). Additionally, it offers an introductory adventure to get you started immediately. To learn more: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/arispen/miami86

Philip Jensen joins me to discuss NECROVENGE, a solo TTRPG about rebuilding your dungeon and getting your revenge on those pesky adventurers! NECROVENGE is a standalone solo game, where you, as a failed necromancer, set out to get revenge on those who have wronged you. Recruit minions, build traps, and rebuild your dungeon while trying to survive attacks from kings, queens, and that lunatic from the neighboring town – Bert, before at long last getting your well-deserved revenge. Learn more at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philipjensen/necrovenge?ref=cewr79 https://discord.com/invite/p2dtzzhzv6 https://philipjensen.itch.io http://philipjensen.dk

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