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OSR Blog Posts. Read out loud.

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  1. Announcement: New Podcast! “We Read the Bloggies”

    Announcement: New Podcast! “We Read the Bloggies” “We Read the Bloggies” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/we-read-the-bloggies/id1876393653 “We Read the Bloggies” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vwUGvyPWfj86PO82BLxAL?si=d30d9a1ff1164a7c “We Read the Bloggies”...

  2. Episode 181 – A Spectre (7+3HD) Is Haunting the Flaeness: Towards a Leftist OSR, by Humza K.

    Episode 181 – A Spectre (7+3HD) Is Haunting the Flaeness: Towards a Leftist OSR, by Humza K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Humza’s blog, Legacy of the Bieth. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of...

  3. Episode 180 – Usage & Hazard Dice: How to Emulate Bookkeeping with Dice, by Marcia B.

    Episode 180 – Usage & Hazard Dice: How to Emulate Bookkeeping with Dice, by Marcia B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marcia’s blog, Traverse Fantasy. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of…

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  4. Episode 179 – Flux Space, by Nick LS Whelan

    Episode 179 – Flux Space, by Nick LS Whelan Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Nick’s blog, Papers & Pencils. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  5. Episode 178 – The Rhythm of Procedure, by Retired Adventurer

    Episode 178 – The Rhythm of Procedure, by Retired Adventurer Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Retired Adventurer. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel…

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  6. Episode 177 – Spell FRIEND and Enter, by Ty Pitre

    Episode 177 – Spell FRIEND and Enter, by Ty Pitre Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ty’s blog, Mindstorm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  7. Episode 176 – Rules Are a Cage, and I’m a Puppygirl, by Jay Dragon

    Episode 176 – Rules Are a Cage, and I’m a Puppygirl, by Jay Dragon Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Jay’s medium blog for Possum Creek. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and...

  8. Episode 175 – Game Design vs Level Design, by Dwiz

    Episode 175 – Game Design vs Level Design, by Dwiz Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dwiz’ blog, A Knight at the Opera. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by…

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  9. Episode 174 – LARPing Lessons Learned, by Joshy McCroo

    Episode 174 – LARPing Lessons Learned, by Joshy McCroo Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Joshy’s blog, Rise up Comus! Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel...

  10. Episode 173 – Tone is Bullshit, by Zedeck Siew

    Episode 173 – Tone is Bullshit, by Zedeck Siew Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Zedeck Siew’s Writing Hours. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  11. Episode 172 – Pleasures of the OSR: Emergent Story and Open Worlds, by Ben L.

    Episode 172 – Pleasures of the OSR: Emergent Story and Open Worlds, by Ben L. Reading performed by Derek B.. The original post can be found on Ben’s blog, Mazirian’s Garden. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and...

  12. Episode 171 – An OSR Approach to Spotlight, by Ava Islam

    Episode 171 – An OSR Approach to Spotlight, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ava’s blog, Permanent Cranial Damage. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed...

  13. Episode 170 – D&D Obsession With Taxonomy, by Zedeck Siew

    Episode 170 – D&D Obsession With Taxonomy, by Zedeck Siew Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Zedeck Siew’s Writing Hours. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by…

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  14. Episode 169 – Roleplaying, Decisions, Intelligibility, by Retired Adventurer

    Episode 169 – Roleplaying, Decisions, Intelligibility, by Retired Adventurer Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Retired Adventurer. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and…

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  15. Episode 168 – Productive Scab Picking: On Oppressive Themes in Gaming, by Humza K.

    Episode 168 – Productive Scab Picking: On Oppressive Themes in Gaming, by Humza K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Humza’s blog, Legacy of the Bieth. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,”...

  16. Episode 167 – 7 Maxims of the OSR, by Gus L.

    Episode 167 – 7 Maxims of the OSR, by Gus L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Gus’ blog, All Dead Generations. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  17. Episode 166 – OSR Play Style 101, by Derek B.

    Episode 166 – OSR Play Style 101, by Derek B. Reading performed by Derek B.. The original post can be found on Derek’s blog, Widdershin’s Wanderings. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  18. Episode 165 – The ICI Doctrine: Information, Choice, Impact, by Chris McDowall

    Episode 165 – The ICI Doctrine: Information, Choice, Impact, by Chris McDowall Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Chris’ blog, Bastionland. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and...

  19. Episode 164 – Using Landmarks in Wilderness Travel, by Ben L.

    Episode 164 – Using Landmarks in Wilderness Travel, by Ben L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ben’s blog, Mazirian’s Garden. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed…

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  20. Episode 163 – Hexcrawls ARE Pathcrawls, by Ava Islam

    Episode 163 – Hexcrawls ARE Pathcrawls, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ava’s blog, Permanent Cranial Damage. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by...

  21. Episode 162 – An Enemy Appears, The Function of Regular Encounters in JRPGs, by Paolino

    Episode 162 – An Enemy Appears, The Function of Regular Encounters in JRPGs, by Paolino Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Lino’s blog, Pink Space. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,”...

  22. Episode 161 – How I Got Into D&D, by Wayspell

    Episode 161 – How I Got Into D&D, by Wayspell Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Wayspell. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through...

  23. Episode 160 – A Forgotten Monster: The Cruel Jackdog, by Marsworms

    Episode 160 – A Forgotten Monster: The Cruel Jackdog, by Marsworms Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marsworms’ blog, Save Vs. Worm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and...

  24. Episode 159 – Joesky Credit #2: How To Kill Elves, by Humza K.

    Episode 159 – Joesky Credit #2: How To Kill Elves, by Humza K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Humza’s blog, Legacy of the Bieth. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and...

  25. Episode 158 – 5e Alternatives to Darkvision, by Anne Hunter

    Episode 158 – 5e Alternatives to Darkvision, by Anne Hunter Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Anne’s blog, DIY & Dragons. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by...

  26. Episode 157 – Advanced Darkness, by Dwiz

    Episode 157 – Advanced Darkness, by Dwiz Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dwiz’ blog, A Knight at the Opera. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  27. Episode 156 – Humpty Dumpty Should Die; Fixing Falling Damage, by W.F. Smith

    Episode 156 – Humpty Dumpty Should Die; Fixing Falling Damage, by W.F. Smith Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on W.F. Smith’s blog, Prismatic Wasteland. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,”...

  28. Episode 155 – Delvers, by Dan D.

    Episode 155 – Delvers, by Dan D. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dan’s blog, Throne of Salt. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed…

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  29. Episode 154 – Industry Marches, a Setting Introduction, by Emmy Verte

    Episode 154 – Industry Marches, a Setting Introduction, by Emmy Verte Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Emmy’s blog, Spooky Action at a Distance. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,”...

  30. Episode 153 – The Dog Who Speaks Softly, and the Woman Who Barks Like a Dog, by Marsworms

    Episode 153 – The Dog Who Speaks Softly, and the Woman Who Barks Like a Dog, by Marsworms Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marsworms’ blog Save vs. Worm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of...

  31. Episode 152 – Weird Wonder Multipost: Social Design, by Amanda P.

    Episode 152 – Weird Wonder Multipost: Social Design, by Amanda P. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Amanda’s blog, Weird Wonder. This multipost recording includes: Prepping People-Centered Situations in tabletop roleplaying games Characters as Landmarks with...

  32. Episode 151 – Internal Conflicts in OSR Play, by Idle Cartulary

    Episode 151 – Internal Conflicts in OSR Play, by Idle Cartulary Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Nova’s blog, Playful Void. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by...

  33. Episode 150 – Normally Exceptional, the Ginzburgian School of NPC Design, by Ènziramire

    Episode 150 – Normally Exceptional, the Ginzburgian School of NPC Design, by Ènziramire Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ènzi’s blog, A Most Majestic Fly Whisk. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of...

  34. Episode 149 – Basic Red Multipost: Classes, by Daniel Dean

    Episode 149 – Basic Red Multipost: Classes, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive’s wayback machine for Daniel’s old Basic Red RPG blog. This multipost recording includes: Rogue Time Lords Shopgirl Different Thieves Clerics of...

  35. Episode 148 – Hobbits As Consolation Class, by Daniel Dean

    Episode 148 – Hobbits As Consolation Class, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive’s wayback machine for Daniel’s old Basic Red RPG blog. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from...

  36. Episode 147 – Initiative Should Kill You, by Daniel Dean

    Episode 147 – Initiative Should Kill You, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive’s wayback machine for Daniel’s old Basic Red RPG blog. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from…

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  37. Episode 146 – Mastering the Megadungeon, by Miranda Elkins

    Episode 146 – Mastering the Megadungeon, by Miranda Elkins Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Miranda’s blog In Places Deep. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by...

  38. Episode 145 – Twelve Angry Rooms, by Emmy Verte

    Episode 145 – Twelve Angry Rooms, by Emmy Verte Reading performed by Amanda P.. The original post can be found on Emmy’s blog, Spooky Action At a Distance. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel...

  39. Episode 144 – Bite-Sized Dungeons, by Marcia B.

    Episode 144 – Bite-Sized Dungeons, by Marcia B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marcia’s blog, Traverse Fantasy. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel…

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  40. Episode 143 – Empty But Not Nothing: Thoughts on Actionable Empty Rooms, by Warren D.

    Episode 143 – Empty But Not Nothing: Thoughts on Actionable Empty Rooms, by Warren D. Reading performed by Timothy Weston. The original post can be found on Warren’s blog, I Cast Light. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,”...

  41. Episode 142 – Skill, Twenty Percent, by Ian McDougal

    Episode 142 – Skill, Twenty Percent, by Ian McDougal Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ian’s blog, Benign Brown Beast. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel...

  42. Episode 141 – An OSR Aesthetics of Ruinewal? Pende Art in Decay, by Ènziramire

    Episode 141 – An OSR Aesthetics of Ruinewal? Pende Art in Decay, by Ènziramire Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ènzi’s blog, A Most Majestic Fly Whisk. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of…

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  43. Episode 140 – How to Run 200+ Sessions with 25 Systems in One Year, by Lowell Francis

    Episode 140 – How to Run 200+ Sessions with 25 Systems in One Year, by Lowell Francis Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Lowell’s blog, Age of Raven Games. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of...

  44. Episode 139 – La-Mulana, Tomb of the Serpent Kings, and Multi-Layered Tutorials, by Dr Curious VII

    Episode 139 – La-Mulana, Tomb of the Serpent Kings, and Multi-Layered Tutorials, by Dr Curious VII Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dr Curious’ blog, Half Again As Much. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from...

  45. Episode 138 – How To Set a DC in a D20 Dungeon Game, by Ty Pitre

    Episode 138 – How To Set a DC in a D20 Dungeon Game, by Ty Pitre Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ty’s blog, Mindstorm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by…

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  46. Episode 137 – Question-Based Adventure Design (Q-BAD), by Ty Pitre

    Episode 137 – Question-Based Adventure Design, by Ty Pitre Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ty’s blog, Mindstorm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel…

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  47. Episode 136 – Other Crews, by Ian McDougall

    Episode 136 – Other Crews, by Ian McDougall Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ian’s blog, Benign Brown Beast. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  48. Episode 135 – The OSR Should Die, by Marcia B.

    Episode 135 – The OSR Should Die, by Marcia B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marcia’s blog, Traverse Fantasy. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox,...

  49. Episode 134 – Proceduralism, by Gus L.

    Episode 134 – Proceduralism, by Gus L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

  50. Episode 133 – False Hydra, by Arnold K.

    Episode 133 – False Hydra, by Arnold K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

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