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Biggus Geekus
by Joe Hardin and Randy Nichols
Randy and Joe talk RPGs past and present, general roleplaying topics, gaming news, the occasional rant, RPG design and Worldbuilding.
Episodes
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Big Geek Con 2 report
This week we break down this year's Big Geek Con
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Let’s revisit High Level Play in D&D
This week we discuss high level play yet again, but with more feeling.
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Nostalgia in D&D & the Hobby
This week we discuss nostalgia and whether it is good for the hobby, or bad.
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Whom do you serve - the Player or Character
We discuss the hobby's emphasis on the Player vs the Character
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Top 5 TTRPG Online discussion topics
This week we discuss the top 5 ttrpg topics discussed online
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Gaming Opinions…yeah, we got ‘em! INTRO:
This week its a grab bag of topics, including our opinions, your welcome.
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Let's Play Savage Worlds
Part one of our Savage Worlds live play!
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Savage Worlds Live part Two!
This week we conclude our Savage Worlds adventure
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Let's Make A Savage Worlds Character
This week we make a Savage Worlds character!
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Edition Wars: Choose & Perish!
We discuss the value of Editions in TTRPGs and in D &D in particular.
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AI in Dungeons and Dragons
This week we discuss how AI is used in our beloved hobby by WOTC/Hasbro and what we think about it.
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How We Savaged our DnD Game
This week we discuss our latest face to face gaming: Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion! We also poke at WOTC and the blue-hairs a bit.
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Top Ten Reasons Why We Still Play Dungeons and Dragons
This week we discuss the top ten reasons we (collectively) play Dungeons and Dragons.
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The Absolute Best D&D Monsters!!!
This week we discuss and rank our top DnD monsters.
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Expectations inDnD
This week we discuss expectations in DnD and other ttrpgs from both the player and DM perspective.
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Bloat: Fight, Flight, Or Just Right
This week we discuss rules bloat in DnD and ttrpgs in general.
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Magic Talks With Pat
Pat is on once again to discuss magic in ttrpgs and a new game in development
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The Magic User Mended
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Cabin Con 18 Review
We discuss Cabin Con18! Also many lesser issues.
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Is That Monster Good Eatin'?
This week we talk about what an adventurer might do with a monster corpse. Eating it is just one option. Notes to follow
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DnD has too much class ... It only needs two.
This week we discuss why DnD only needs two classes ... maybe three. Tickets for Big Geek Con 2024 on sale now: https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 Shameless Plug Time: If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you are listening or viewing...
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Intra Party Strife
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Hirelings & Henchmen – Tools of the Trade or just Tools?
Episode 184 Streamed Live Tuesday March 26, 2024. (R) Catch-up from the past week This past Friday 3/22/24 we live streamed Horde Wars Ultimate Campaign – much death and much miraculous recoveries. The Priest/Acolyte was, as always, One and Done! Hirelings & Henchmen- Tools of the Trade or just...
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Magic items, What are they good for?
We talk about the magic items in our games and what, if any, good they are. Big Geek Con 2024 tickets on sale!: https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 $30 for 3 days! Sept 20 - 22 Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw 4960 Towne Centre Road Saginaw, MI 48604...
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Advancing Your Game
This week we talk about advancement in your game, and how you might change it up. We also discuss Dune movie presentations. So watch out for spoilers! Big Geek Con 2024 tickets are on sale! https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 Support Our Show! If you would like to support our...
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Monster Mash 15: Aberrations
Its a Monster Mash this week as we talk about aberrations! Aberrations are creatures that cannot be easily grouped by physical description. These beings are often amorphous and alien. From the lowly mimic to the mighty beholder these nightmare creatures are often found underground or in the…
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Online DnD Madness
This week we discuss many of the odd topics surrounding DnD spewing forth from the internet Big Geek Con 2024 tickets on sale: https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 Shameless Plug Time: If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you are...
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Fixing DnD Part One
With the upcoming release of 6th Edition by WoTC and our ongoing desire for OUR DnD, we bring you some things you can to do to freshen up the old girl. This will be a recurring topic, offering new ideas or changes to previous ideas under this topic. This may (likely will) eventually depart from…
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Gygax vs Arneson: Battle Royale
Episode 178 Streamed Live Tuesday February 13, 2024 Main Topic: Who is the true Dungeon Master…Gary or Dave? A review of two documentaries: 1.) Secrets of Blackmoor: A Tue History of Dungeons & Dragons https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9301886/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_pl 2.) The Dreams in Gary’s…
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When one Dungeon Master is not enough.
Tickets for Big Geek Con on sale: https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 This week we discuss situations when you may need multiple DMs. Also the supposed Tencent issue.
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Internet Meet Karen and Disheartening Dweomers
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Divide, Divide, Divide The Hobby!
Episode 175 Streamed Live Tuesday January 23, 2023 Main Topic: Divide -Divide-Divide The Hobby! https://youtu.be/L9pDhntGoVY?t=30 (sample of the song “Divide” by Disturbed) Bravo Mr. Boivin: https://youtu.be/u20Wuj5gMY0 What is wrong with just accepting the natural division of folks in the hobby?...
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What are the OSRs?
Episode 174 streamed live Tuesday January 16, 2024 Main Topic: What are the OSR’s of today? Old School Renaissance or Old School Revival A little History:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_School_Renaissance A couple of primers: A Quick Primer for Old School Gaming (Matt Finch and Mythmere Games...
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The BrOSR is Stupid ... and Timepeeping
Episode 173 Streamed Live Tuesday January 9, 2024 Main Topic: What time is it? Timekeeping in D&D What is the value of time keeping? Is it worth the effort? Abstract or precise units of time? Which version of D&D does this in the way you most prefer? What game does this in the way you most…
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Gaming Resolutions and More! Potpourri with Patrick Once Again!
This week we discuss a variety of topics, including New Year's Gaming Resolutions, with Patrick of Pointy Hat Games.
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D&D Discussions With David
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Horde Wars Basic ... And Beyond!
Episode 170 Streamed Live Tuesday December 19, 2023 Main Topic: Horde Wars Basic and Beyond with Blackwall Games We discuss Horde Wars with Todd and Nate of Blackwall Games. Horde Wars is a fantasy tabletop RPG that leans into a medieval European tropes to inform its design. This is mixed with...
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Fantasy Top Five
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A Chaos Of Topics
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What makes a Challenging Game?
What makes a Challenging Game? Episode 167 Streamed Live Tuesday November 28, 2023 Main Topic: What makes a Challenging Game? CR vs random tables vs encounters to fit the ‘story’/adventure. When does challenging become a meat grinder? How can mechanics inform the challenge of a game? Some…
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Combating Combat - Building The Mechanics
Episode 166 Streamed Live Tuesday November 21, 2023 Main Topic: Combating Combat -Things to consider as you design a combat system for a fantasy TTRPG. What kinds of feel or experience do you want combat to give? Frenetic, fog of war, cinematic/heroic action, gritty blood-n-bone combat, other?...
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Setting Up A Great Setting
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Designing the All-Important Magic System
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Fear Biggus Geekus
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Joe V. Randy D&D Edition War Round 2: 1e vs. 2e
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Joe v. Randy - A Battle in the D&D Edition War
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Loot and Edition Wars in DnD
Notes to Follow
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When Enough Is Enough In DnD
Shownotes to follow
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Big Geek Con #1 Report
Episode 158 Streamed Live Tuesday September 26, 2023 Main Topic: Big Geek Con 1- Post Shenanigans Report People to thank Workers/helpers: A special nod goes to Randy’s wife & K. Scott Appreciation to Joe Hardin and His wife, L. Neumann, Martenson, Greg T., Larry E., and Fladey ( for donations to...
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Handling PC Death
Episode 157 Streamed Live Tuesday September 19, 2023 Main Topic: Handling PC Death (a revisit) Should it be on the table at all? How much does it suck to have your PC to die mid-session? Types of Death? Fair (Player poor choices or fairly rolled combat deaths). VS Unfair (GM Fiat/unfair targeting...
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Randy and Joe talk RPGs past and present, general roleplaying topics, gaming news, the occasional rant, RPG design and Worldbuilding.
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Biggus Geekus is created and hosted by Joe Hardin and Randy Nichols.
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