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From ConGlomeration 2012, Mags, Sean Patrick Fannon, and various members of the RPG Buffet lead a freeform seminar on solving GMing issues. Download 64kbps mp3 (64.9 MB) Show links ConGlomeration Be sure to check out Gamerati! Promos Completely Comics Voices of Tomorrow Game Knights

Mark speaks with Chris Perrin and Mark Reed from Heroic Journey Publishing about future plans for the Mecha RPG, the Mecha Combiners kickstart, and a few other things, while dodging internet glitches. Download 64kbps mp3 (22.7 MB) Show links Mecha Combiners (Kickstarter) Genesis of Aquarion (Wikipedia) Elemental Clash Heroic Journey Publishing Mecha Be sure to check out Gamerati!

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. RIP M.A.R. Barker. Court defeats "Amazon Tax" law. A battle of distributors. GenCon's 2012 charity! A mass market edition of Dixit! Once Upon A Time 3rd Edition! Tsuro of the Seas! Mage Wars plans. Lord of the Rings Card Game Hobbit expansions. Mayfair TV ads! SLA Industries on the way to the silver screen? Over The Edge system going OGL! Signal Fire releases. Rise of the Underdark. Star Wars X-Wing! Ogre 6th Edition crushes Kickstarter! The softening of Cthulhu. Download 64kbps mp3 (22.3 MB) Show links M.A.R. Barker (Wikipedia) Once Upon A Time (Atlas Games) Tsuro (Calliope Games) WaRP System (Atlas Games) Ogre 6th Edition (Steve Jackson Games/Kickstarter)

In an last-minute emergency change of game for April, Mags ran John Wick's Cat RPG for Kae, John, Steve, and Layne! Plus, wine tasting, folks (stay after for Layne's reviews)! No specific recipe as such for April, because circumstances didn't really allow us to cook. So the Buffet decided on a tapas approach, with Mags bringing chicken salad, quinoa salad, crackers, and a sandwich platter from CostCo, John providing cheeses and wine, Layne provided assorted chocolates and wine, Steve bringing wine and fresh fruit, and Kae bringing fresh veggie platters and soda. You can see our recommendations for a wine-and-cheese supper in the show notes from AGC Episode 54 in June 2007. If you're interested in how we Louisvillians approach finger sandwiches, take a look at this recipe for a local favorite: Benedictine spread. Download 64kbps mp3 (13.1 MB) Show links Cat (John Wick Presents...)

With Mark Kinney and Carol, and our special ConGlomeration 2012 guests Carinn Seabolt and Sean Patrick Fannon (Gaming Guests of Honor) and Michael Williams (Author Guest of Honor). Michael Williams answers our tradtional first question (writing DragonLance novels and working with Pacesetter). The Dragonlance experience, his other work, gaming in education, and Mark has to ask about Pacesetter. Moving over to Sean and Carinn: DriveThruRPG developments and Print on Demand. Silvermeet Studios. Shaintar: Legends Arise and Shaintar: Legends Unleashed, and the Shaintar fantasy setting in general. Audience questions: Writing to electronic formats? Other media? Download 64kbps mp3 (19.2 MB) Show links Blackwyrm Publishing (Trajan's Arch, Vine) DriveThruRPG Silvermeet Studios Reality Blurs (Shaintar) Pinnacle Entertainment Group Forums Be sure to check out Gamerati! Promos Game Knights podcast

Note that Episode 24 is the soon-to-be-made available actual play file of the QAGS game from episode 23! That's why this is episode 25. Brandon ran Eclipse Phase for the RPG Buffet, as discussed by Mags, Brandon, John, and Louis! In belated honor of Saint Patrick's Day, the RPG Buffet decided to prepare Corned Beef & Cabbage for supper. Misty is the Buffet's Keeper of the Pressure Cooker, and prepared the meal using this recipe from Miss Vickie's Guide to Modern Pressure Cookery: Corned Beef with all the Fixings Step One: The Meat A corned beef brisket with the spice packet, choose either a flat or point cut, allowing at least 1/3 lb, or a more generous 1/2 lb, per serving 3 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves include the seasoning pkt, or a make a suitable spice blend 16 ounces of a stout or a similar full-flavored beer, or other combinations flavoring liquids such as beef broth or wine with water Discard the packing brine and rinse the meat well, trimming off any visible fat. Lay the meat with the fattiest side up on the cooking rack in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add spices and the flavoring liquid, and enough cold water to just cover the meat. Lock the lid in place. Bring to 15psi over high heat, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting to stabilize and maintain that pressure. Cook 50 minutes. Remove from heat and use the natural release method before opening the lid. A corned beef will have a natural pinkish-red color after cooking. This does not mean it isn't done. Nitrite is used in the curing process and this fixes the pigment in the meat and gives it the distinctive color. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and cover it with foil and a folded towel and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This allows the meat to absorb its natural liquids, and it will continue to cook itself at the same time. Test for doneness; the meat should be "fork-tender", meaning that a fork goes through it like its soft butter. If you can easily pull up a sliver of meat with a fork, it is a good indication of doneness. The internal temperature should be at least 160°F. If necessary, return to pressure for an additional 10 minutes and repeat the natural release, but do not overcook or your corned beef will be dry and stringy. Step Two: The Vegetables While the meat is resting, its time to cook the vegetables. Include at least 1lb of assorted vegetables per serving, increase as you like to add variety, stretch your budget, and for planned leftovers. Choose from a variety of root vegetables like carrots and parsnips, red or white boiling potatoes, turnips, rutabagas, boiling or yellow onions. Cut the pieces to a similar size -- I like hefty 2 inch chunks -- so they cook uniformly. Use any variety of cabbage cut into thick 2-3 inch wedges, or use Kale or Brussels sprouts instead. You can also add any type of cut hard winter squash, sweet potatoes, or any other veggies your family likes. Discard all but 1 cup of the cooking broth. Place the cut root vegetables in a large steamer if you have one. Alternately, just put the cooking rack in the pressure cooker and add the cut root vegetables. If your pressure cooker is large enough, add the cabbage wedges on top of the cut root vegetables. Lock the lid in place. Bring to 15psi over high heat, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting to stabilize and maintain that pressure. Cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat and use the quick or cold water release method before opening the lid. Using a slotted spoon, remove vegetables from pressure cooker and put the root vegetables and cabbage in separate serving bowls. Alternatively, steam the cabbage separately using a second pressure cooker, or wait and cook them after the root vegetables are done. You can also steam cabbage wedges in a covered regular pot in about 15 minutes. Download 64kbps mp3 (6.2 MB) Show links Eclipse Phase (Posthuman Studios)

With Carol and Mags. Missing someone? The girls conspire over sushi. Carol gets a Buffet lunch franchise. The Buffet's upcoming games. Carol gets Pan's Labyrinth. Just in time for Valentine's Day, the ladies ponder character sheets as love letters to the GM. Comments about character backstory. Life doesn't start at the tavern. The evolution of character sheets. Respecting the gamemaster's time--give an executive summary, not a novella. Layne likes to give the GM rope. How ignorance, normalcy, and downtime can inspire adventures. How do you decide PCs need a sense of normalcy? Dealing with Mary Sue-ism in characters. GMs love connections to the other PCs. It's not just the GM's story. Don't make the GM do too much homework. Another comment from Facebook. Explaining Mary Sue-ism in detail. Lesbian stripper ninjas who try to get the game to revolve around them. Every character should get a moment to shine. Raiding Mags's bookshelf: QAGS, Cold City, Blowback, and what each game does to encourage players in giving info to the GM. Email us your suggestions! Listener feedback. Also, any content creators who worked for the now-defunct Guardians of Order should contact Steve Wieck at DriveThruRPG.Download 64kbps mp3 (26.4 MB) Show linksExecutive Summary (Wikipedia)Birka (Wikipedia)The Dresden Files RPG (Evil Hat Productions)Mary Sue (Wikipedia)"A Trekkie's Tale", by Paula Smith (the story that gave us the term "Mary Sue")QAGS 2nd Edition (Hex Games)Cold City (Contested Ground Studios)Mags's reading review of Cold CityRPG Buffet playtest review of Cold CityBlowback RPGContact forms for Steve Wieck at OneBookShelf (which owns DriveThruRPG.com) Be sure to check out Gamerati!AGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mags & Carol:Strange Dead Love (White Wolf)PromosRolling 20sBaltiCon PodcastGame Knights podcastSolid Symbols

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. Hobby game growth! Purple Pawn survey! Creative Play charity event coming in April. Barnes and Noble growth. Some glances at how games are doing. Yu-Gi-Oh! suit settled. Marvel Super Hero Squad TCG coming. Steve Jackson Games doubles down on dice games! Killer Bunnies! Dixit: Journey. Cryptozoic keeps on rolling... Talk of top five RPGS. Dungeon Crawl Classics release coming! Dystopian Wars. The 2012 Windhammer Prize is coming! An Ascension Proposal... Download 64kbps mp3 (13.8 MB)Show linksPurple Pawn Game Industry Survey Report (pdf)Creative Play ProjectChronicles of ArborellWindhammer Prize (Arborell)An Ascension ProposalThe Proposal (Youtube)

With Mark Kinney, Carol, and Mags. A show recorded in December (secret arctic base?), when the Occupy theme was more relevant. Mark's Android and Mags' cat. Black Friday. Carol's culinary adventures. Carol's Dresden Update. The Gutter Skypes did in fact finish SLU, and what Mark's local group will do next. DriveThruRPG picks! The reviews begin! Escape From the Aliens in Outer Space! The Mutant Epoch! The Hellas Action Deck! Remnants and Edge! Fortunes Fool! Roller Girls Vs! Mark needs a rap name. Download 64kbps mp3 (34.6 MB) Show linksJungle Jim's International MarketHolly Jolly Fiasco Playset (Board Game Geek)Escape From The Aliens In Outer Space (Cranio Creations)The Mutant Epoch (Outland Arts)Hellas Main Page (Action Deck)Outrider Studios (Remnants and Edge)Fortunes Fool (Pantheon Press)Pantheon Press BundleRoller Girls Vs (Hex Games)Be sure to check out Gamerati!AGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: Savage Worlds Horror Companion (Pinnacle Entertainment Group)Carol:101 NPC Grudges (PFRPG) (Rite Publishing)Mags:Skeptic's Guide to Conspiracies (F+W Media)Promos Canon Puncture ShowThe Weird ShowThe Flashing Blade

Colin Thomas joins RPG Buffet regulars Mags, Steve, Louis, and John to talk about Hex Games' QAGS and a little other game talk. The mentioned 4-hour actual play will be additional content coming up, not something in the actual feed. So keep an eye out, and we'll let you know when it's available!In January, the RPG Buffet did one of their favorite meals: breakfast for supper! In a twist, Mags decided to provide the fixin's for Bloody Marys. Bloody Mary bars are becoming popular in area restaurants, and for folks hosting breakfasts and brunches in their homes, so consider having one of your own. Building Your Own Bloody Mary BarFirst, get a good vodka. There are some top shelf vodka producers like Tito's Handmade (Texas) and 13th Colony (Georgia). You can also kick things up a notch by infusing your vodka. Lemons and limes add a citrus-y kick while fresh jalapenos lend heat. In general, most infusions take less than a week for the flavors to develop, although more creative blends (such as bacon-infused vodka) will take more time. In a pinch, you can buy vodka already infused--Mags recommends Absolut's Pepper vodka. Of course, you want a good quality tomato juice, since this is the base for your Bloody Mary. Mags likes V-8, for its fuller flavor. V-8 also offers a hot and spicy version, for people who really want heat in their Bloody Marys. And many folks like some orange juice and bitters mixed in. Other things to consider having at your Bloody Mary bar:TabascoWorcestershire SauceRed wine vinegarDijon mustardCelery salt (can also be used to rim the glass)Black pepper (some people like to rim the glass with a mix of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper)Garlic powderHorseradishClamato (for "Clammy Mary")Old Bay Seasoning (something else to rim the glasses with) Pickled asparagusPickled okraPickled green beansPickled baby carrotsBoiled shrimp (for garnishing a "Clammy Mary")Celery stalksLime and lemon wedgesOlives, a variety of stuffed and pittedBacon (strips, or crumbled)Beef jerky or pepperroni sticks As you can see, you can get as simple or elaborate as you like. For a simple Bloody Mary bar, just have on hand some chilled vodka, a good pre-mixed Bloody Mary mix (also chilled), and three or four add-ins (such as tabasco sauce, lemon wedges, celery stalks, and beef jerky). Your guests will have a great time. Don't forget plenty of ice! Here's the ingredients for Mags's favorite Bloody Mary:5 oz. good tomato juice1 1/2 oz. fresh orange juiceJuice of 1 lime1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. Tabasco1-2 drops Angostora bittersFreshly ground black pepper or 1 piquin chile, crushedPinch of sea salt3 oz. 90 proof or better tequila2 celery sticks with some leaves, trimmed to fit glasses (optional)Crushed ice February was Black History Month in the US, and Mags's has long threatened to cook Soul Food for the Buffet. Instead of hitting them with chitlins, Mags presented a supper of favorite dishes originating from Africa: Chicken & Groundnut stew5- to 6-pound chicken, cut and chopped into 12 or more pieces1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon ground ginger1/2 cup peanut oil1 cup finely chopped onions5 medium-sized firm ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped and puréed with a food mill1/4 cup tomato paste1/2 cup dried ground shrimp1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic1/4 teaspoon finely grated ginger root1/2 teaspoon ground hot red pepper1/2 teaspoon white pepper6 cups boiling water1/4 cup coarsely crumbled dried anchovies, (available in Asian markets)2 whole fresh hot chillies, each about 3 inches long1 cup peanut butter and 1 cup cold water beaten to a smooth paste12 large fresh okra, washed and stemmed, or 12 frozen okra6 hard-cooked eggs Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels. Combine the salt and ground ginger, and rub the mixture evenly over each piece of chicken. In a heavy 5- to 6-quart casserole, heat the oil over moderate heat until it is very hot but not smoking. Brown the chicken in the hot oil, 3 or 4 pieces at a time, turning the pieces frequently with tongs and regulating the heat so they colour richly and evenly without burning. As they brown, transfer the pieces to a plate. Discard all but about 1/4 cup of the oil remaining in the pan and drop in the chopped onions. Stirring frequently and scraping the browned particles from the bottom of the pan, cook the onions for about 5 minutes, until they are soft and translucent. Add the puréed tomatoes, tomato paste, ground shrimp, garlic, ginger root, red pepper and white pepper. Raise the heat to high and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stirring constantly, pour in the boiling water in a thin stream and add the dried anchovies and the whole chillies. Return the chicken and any liquid accumulated around it to the casserole, and turn the pieces with a spoon until they are evenly coated. Cook uncovered over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter paste and the okra, and continue cooking uncovered until the chicken is tender and the dark meat shows no resistance when pierced with the point of a small, sharp knife. Add the hard-cooked eggs and simmer 4 or 5 minutes or until the eggs are heated through. Serve the stew at once, directly from the casserole or mounded attractively in a heated bowl or deep platter, accompanied by as many garnishes as you like. Garnishes can be 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple; ½ cup coarsely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts; spiced okra; avocado salad with ginger; fried plantain cubes, diced ripe papaya or diced tomato salad. Fufu (from whats4eats.com)4 to 6 servingsWhite yams -- 2 poundsButter -- 2 tablespoonsSalt and pepper -- to tastePlace the unpeeled yams in a large pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the yams are cooked through and tender. Drain and let cool somewhat. Peel the yams, chop them into large pieces and place them into a large bowl with the butter, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until very smooth. Alternatively, put the yams through a potato ricer and then mix with the butter, salt and pepper. Place the fufu into a large serving bowl. Wet your hands with water, form into a large ball and serve.To eat fufu, pull a small ball of mush off with your fingers, form an indentation with your thumb and use it to scoop up stews and other dishes. Or place large balls in individual serving bowls and spoon stew around them. Ethiopian greens (from Betumi.com)1 lb. Green Kale, chopped fine1 Medium Onion, finely minced1/2-1 tsp. Garlic, chopped1/2 tsp. Ginger, ground1/2 tsp. Tumeric1/2 tsp. Salt1/2 tsp. Black Pepper1 Jalapeno Pepper, chopped1/2 cup Water1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Steps:1) Saute onion in oil until clear.2) Add garlic and spices.3) Cook 3 minutes.4) Add chopped kale.5) Add water.6) Cover and cook kale until tender (about 30 min.)7) Add jalapenos and cook for 5 min. on low heat.8) Add more salt to taste (serves 6). Pineapple, Ginger, and Chili Salad1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks25 g (1 oz) fresh root ginger, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 a cucumber, cut into same size chunks as the pineapple2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Mix together all the ingredients and leave to marinate for at least 15 minutes. Serves 4.Download 64kbps mp3 (12.9 MB) Show linksHex Games (QAGS)

With Mark Kinney, Carol, and Mags. Where have we been? Mark needs a good scar story. Encouragement to get help if so needed. Carinn and Sean are ConGlomeration 2012's Gaming Guests! Some ConGlom chatter. DriveThruRPG picks! Kickstarters out there for V20 Companion and a new Nature of the Beast set! Mark got a Kindle Fire -- so how is it for gaming? Overview, with a couple of apps mentioned (like Ubuntu One). "The ease of zooming..." Sorry this isn't a visual format, but hopefully the descriptions and reactions are good enough. Download 64kbps mp3 (23.2 MB) Show linksConGlomeration 2012V20 Companion Deluxe Edition (White Wolf/Kickstarter)Nature of the Beast: Prairie vs Polar (Eye Level Entertainment/Kickstarter)AGCExtra 37: The E-Book Roundtable Kindle Fire (Amazon)Nook Tablet (Barnes and Noble)Be sure to check out Gamerati!AGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: Empire of the Petal Throne (Original Manuscript) (M.A.R. Barker's World of Tekumel)Carol:Random Acts of Fantasy Humor (4 Winds Fantasy Gaming)Mags:Hex Games 2011 Bundle (Hex Games)In addition:Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Basic Game (Margaret Weis Productions)Promos Star Trek: Outpost

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. Been gone a while, explaination forthcoming. Magic: The Gathering is a big brand! 2013 Magic core set in July. SuperPAC! Munchkin in-print set adjustments. Hobbit games on the way! Lords of Middle Earth. Martin Wallace's Aeroplanes. Z-Man Games upcoming games. Big Bang Theory! Empire Express! Iron Kingdoms RPG coming. Green Ronin's plans! Wings of Glory WWI! Warmachines: Colossals! The return of Duel Masters! Ticket to Ride Pocket adds multi-player. Download 64kbps mp3 (13.8 MB)Show linksDragon Age Open Playtest (Green Ronin Publishing)

Mags speaks with Jeanie Newman of Pet Shop Comics about Wolfkrieg 2012 and their Flames of War tournament, and Tom Burgess about Flames of War in general.Download 64kbps mp3 (10.3 MB) Show linksPet Shop ComicsBattlefrontFlames of WarBattlevault (Louisville war gaming club)Be sure to check out Gamerati!

Mark and Mags talk to Rik Falch of Valley Games about D-Day Dice (the top boardgaming-related Kickstarter of 2011) and their Kickstarter experience.Download 64kbps mp3 (12.0 MB) Show linksValley GamesD-Day Dice (Kickstarter)Be sure to check out Gamerati!

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. Late, and what's this 5th Edition thing, now? GenCon staying in Indianapolis through 2020! Upper Deck Kiba settlement. Game of Thrones launch. Richard Borg's Abbadon. War of the Ring upgrade available. World of Warcraft deck building game coming in spring 2012. Zombiecide! Munchinkin Zombies Meat Lockers. Angus Abranson leaves Cubicle 7. D&D Experience in January (wonder what we'll see of Fifth Edition there...). 3:16 sourcebooks! Sales stuff from Bully Pulpit and Evil Hat. Evil Hat GUMSHOE games! Murderous Ghosts! Savage Worlds Dice! Legends... Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG open to third party development. Mistborn! Galactic Guardians! Star Trek HeroClix: Tactics. A new life for Netrunner? Download 64kbps mp3 (13.0 MB)Show linksD&D ExperienceQ3 2011 sales figures for Bully PulpitQ3 2011 sales figures for Evil Hat

Find the audio version hereMags, Carol and Mark will be taking part in a chat over at Beautiful Brains Books and Games this Thursday, December 29th, 2011 from 9pm to 10pm EST! We're looking forward to this, and hope our fans will turn out. We're working on prizes at the moment, and expect a cool conversation otherwise.Find more information at Beautiful Brains Books and Games!In the meantime, I expect to have AGC 161 out later this week, and 162 shortly after New Years Day! We'll then be back with new recordings in late January, and would love your input on subject matter for the coming year!Let us know, join us for the chat, and thanks for listening!

With Mark Kinney and Mags. An asteroid missed, Black Friday, and NaNoWriMo. And other stuff. Cthulhu wrapping paper (well after the Kickstarter is closed, but still...). Video on DriveThruRPG (and another probably missed Kickstarter). Oh yeah, Carol isn't here. Preparing for a long campaign! Defining the Long Game, and intentional versus unintentional. A good beginning, and arc planning. System considerations. The Big Boss! Armies and minis? Outlining and design. PC turnover. Player and GM expectations. Epilogues. Famous last words. Download 64kbps mp3 (23.5 MB) Show linksMidnight Chronicles (Netflix)The Adventure Funnel (I Waste The Buddha With My Crossbow)Be sure to check out Gamerati!AGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: CORPS Down In Flames (BTRC)Mags:Dirt Cheep Cityscapes Skyscrapers Basic Set (Microtactix)In addition:The Gamers: Dorkness Rising SD (Dead Gentlemen/Zombie Orpheus)The Gamers: Dorkness Rising HD (Dead Gentlemen/Zombie Orpheus)Promos The Canon Puncture ShowThe Dunesteef

The AGC Trio share some gift ideas, both electronic and physical, for this holiday season!Music by Kevin MacLeodDownload 64kbps mp3 (16.2 MB)Show Links (By Day)Future Worlds: Scenery 101 Boxes & Drums (Arid Hills Productions)Song of Drums and Shakos (Ganesha Games)Song of Drums and Shakos (DriveThruRPG)Blowback (Two Scooters Press)Little Town of Hamlin (Eden Studios)Little Town of Hamlin (DriveThruRPG)The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (Dead Gentlemen Productions)The Gamers: Dorkness Rising HD (DriveThruRPG)Buckaroo Banzai (Adamant Entertainment)The Lords of the Night: Vampires (Bottled Imp Games)The Lords of the Night: Liches (Bottled Imp Games)The Lords of the Night: Zombies (Bottled Imp Games)Vornheim: The Complete City Kit (Lamentations of the Flame Princess)Vornheim: The Complete City Kit (DriveThruRPG)V20 (White Wolf)Macho Women With Guns (Mongoose Publishing)Macho Women With Guns Diet Edition (Mongoose Publishing)Roller Girls Vs (Hex Games)Gaming Dice in Chocolate and SugarMaidens of Moordoth (DwD Studios)Mother's Milk (Khepera Publishing)Legend of the Five Rings 4th Edition (Alderac Entertainment Group)The Bones (Gameplaywright)The Bones (DriveThruRPG)Swansong (Prince of Darkness Games)Swansong (DriveThruRPG)Pirate vs Pirate (Out of the Box Publishing)Space 1889: Red Sands (Pinnacle Entertainment Group)Space 1889: Red Sands (DriveThruRPG)Wonderland No More: The Egg of Seven Parts (Triple Ace Games)Egg of Seven Parts (DriveThruRPG)Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games)Fiasco (DriveThruRPG)Pathfinder Box Set (Paizo Publishing)Loot 4 Less Vol. 2: Pretty, Pretty, Rings (Super Genius Games)The One Ring (Cubicle 7)The One Ring (DriveThruRPG)The Dresden Files RPG (Evil Hat Productions)The Dresden Files RPG Bundle (DriveThruRPG)Birds (Columbia Games)Birds (DriveThruRPG))Red Dragon Inn (Slugfest Games)TiddlywikiChickens in the Mist (12 to Midnight)10 Days in Europe (Out of the Box Publishing)Heroica (Lego)Miss Adelaide's Soiled Doves (Expeditious Retreat Press)Discworld: Ankh-Morpork (Mayfair Games -- Thought we said Treefrog in the show, this is still the Martin Wallace design)Savage Worlds Action and Adventure Decks (Studio 2)Treetop Village (0One Games)Fringeworthy (Tri Tac Games)EZ PDF Reader (Android Market)

With Mark Kinney, Carol, and Mags. We're here, and have a topic! Updates, and the RPG Buffet calendar for 2012! iPhone, Android, and V20, and notes on notetaking. A new podcast (well, it was when we recorded): Law of the Geek! And other podcasts Mark has picked up. Wow, this took a while to release... DriveThruRPG Picks! Fabled Environment's Provincial Hotel review (and further discussion of using maps and the like in a game). Past Mark (looking for a past podcast mascot) kills Current Mark to introduce our Temporal Shenanigans topic for the night. Paradoxes? Immutable past? Alternate histories? PCs meeting themselves? Past PCs vs Future PCs? Replays and prophecies. Flashbacks and memories. A game modeled on Cryptonomicon. Time is like a piece of stream. Rescuing Current Mark. A post-credits gaming story.Download 64kbps mp3 (32.1 MB) Show linksDeliria: Goblin Markets (Quiet Thunder Productions)Law of the Geek PodcastGeek Love RadioHow Did This Get Made?Modern Floorplans: Hotel (Fabled Environments) Wikihistory (Abyss and Apex)Be sure to check out Gamerati!AGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: Lacuna Part 1 (second attempt) (Memento Mori Theatricks)Carol:Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition (White Wolf)Mags:Toxic Bag Productions Sound EffectsPromos Adventures of Indiana JimThe Gutter SkypesNerdbound Podcast

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. Pathfinder MMO coming! Barnes and Noble increasing Toy and Game sections for the holidays. Changes in Magic World Championships under fire, but the game enjoys increased playership. Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre coming from Cryptozoic. Cryptozoic had Walking Dead boardgame demos last weekend. Days of Wonder's iPhone version of Ticket to Ride. Upper Deck's Marvel game, Slingers. Hero Games cutting back. Golden Geek Awards and OGGIEs announced! Isles of the Shackles coming in 2012. Geek Chic's Locus. Download 64kbps mp3 (11.3 MB)Show linksMagic Petition (change.org)The Persian Incursion (Foriegn Policy)Locus (Geek Chic)

Apologies for the clipping on this episode. There wasn't much I could do about it. (Oddly, it's not as obvious in the 24kbps version, so if you can stand the lower bitrate...)Mags, Kae, John, Steve, and Laine talk about the October and November outings for the RPG Buffet, Wraith: The Oblivion, and Justice Inc!No recipe for Wraith (October) but for Justice, Inc. (November), we checked out some Depression-era recipes:Meatloaf Muffins (from SkinnyTaste.com)Servings: 4 mini loaves Serving Size: 1 loaf Calories: 221.3 Fat: 4.6 g • Carbs: 14.1 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Protein: 28.9 g1/2 small onion, minced1 tsp olive oil1.3 lb 99% lean ground turkey1/2 cup oatmeal1/4 cup ketchup + 2 tbsp2 tsp worcesterchire sauce1 large egg1 tsp marjoramsaltPreheat the oven to 350°. Saute olive oil and onion on low until translucent. In a medium bowl, mix turkey, onion, oatmeal, egg, ketchup, salt and marjoram. Divide into four equal loafs and place each loaf into a non stick mini loaf pan or shape into small loafs on an un-greased nonstick baking pan. In a small cup mix remaining 2 tbsp ketchup with worcesterchire sauce and brush onto each loaf to give it a nice glaze. Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes at 350°. After baking let it sit for 5 minutes serving.Mock Apple Pie (from KraftRecipes.com) 2 cups sugar2 tsp. cream of tartar1-3/4 cups waterZest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon1 pkg. (14.1 oz.) ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)36 RITZ Crackers, coarsely broken (about 1-3/4 cups)2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, cut into small pieces1/2 tsp. ground cinnamonMix sugar and cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Bring to boil on high heat; simmer on low heat 5 min. or until mixture is reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Stir in zest and juice; cool 30 min. Heat oven to 425°F. Roll out 1 crust on lightly floured surface to 11-inch circle; place in 9-inch pie plate. Place cracker crumbs in crust. Pour sugar syrup over crumbs; top with butter and cinnamon. Roll out remaining crust to 10-inch circle; place over pie. Seal and flute edge. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until golden brown. Cool. Enjoy this mock apple pie treat but be mindful of the serving size.Download 64kbps mp3 (19.3 MB) Show linksWraith: The Oblivion (White Wolf/Wikipedia)Justice, Inc (Hero Games/Wikipedia)PromosSolid Symbols

Mags and Carol talk to Steve Johnson, Leighton Connor, and Colin Thomas of Hex Games! The beginnings, and first edition. Second edition and the refinement. Influences. Setting work and inspirations. Necro Klepto and Laser Ponies. Challenges, from incorporation to printing and distribution. What's next? Demographics? Inclusiveness? Download 64kbps mp3 (20.4 MB) Show linksHex Games (QAGS, Necro Klepto, etc.)Promosd6 GenerationDragonlance Canticle

Catching up on recordings for several episodes of RPG Buffet, including Ravenloft, Dragonlance, and the last game set in Eberron. Following all of this is the overview of the year's gaming.RAVENLOFT (August 2011)Because Strahd, the iconic villain of the Ravenloft setting, is so heavily influenced by Dracula and other East European terrors--and also because Steve is Hungarian by ethnicity--the Buffet decided to feast on Hungarian food that night!PAPRIKAS CSIRKEPaprikás csirke, or "paprika chicken," is one Hungary's most famous dishes. Chicken is simmered in a paprika-flavored sauce until tender and sour cream is stirred into the sauce to enrich it. Chicken paprikash, as it is often called, is served with buttered noodles, csipetke or zsemlegomboc. Use genuine, high-quality Hungarian paprika, not the typical supermarket variety. 4 to 6 servingsOil, butter or lard -- 2 tablespoonsChicken, cut into serving pieces -- 2 1/2 to 3 poundsOnions, thinly sliced -- 2Hungarian sweet paprika -- 1/4 cupFlour -- 2 tablespoonsStock or water -- 1 1/2 cupsSalt and pepper -- to tasteSour cream -- 1 cupLemon juice (optional) -- 1 tablespoonMethod 1. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet. Add the chicken pieces a few at a time and brown on all sides. Remove to a platter. 2. Remove any excess oil leaving about 2 tablespoons and add the onions. Sauté the onions until wilted and just beginning to brown. Stir in the paprika and flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes. 3. Whisk in the stock or water, breaking up any lumps. Add the browned chicken pieces and the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. 4. Remove the chicken to a platter and skim any excess fat from the sauce. Stir in the sour cream and lemon juice if using. Adjust seasoning and reheat over low flame. Return the chicken to the sauce and serve hot.ERDELYI RAKOTT KASPOSZTAThis layered sausage and sauerkraut dish comes from the Transylvania, or Erdély, region of Hungary and Romania. Erdelyi rakott kaposzta is Transylvanian comfort food, rich and warming for a wintertime meal. 4 to 6 servingsRice -- 1 cupStock or water -- 2 cupsOil -- 2 tablespoonsPaprika -- 2 tablespoonsOnions, minced -- 2Pork butt or shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes -- 1 poundSpicy pork sausage (see variations), sliced into rounds -- 1/2 poundsStock or water -- 1 1/2 cupsSalt and pepper -- to tasteSauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry -- 2 poundsHard-boiled eggs (optional), sliced into rounds -- 3Sour cream -- 1 cupBacon -- 4 piecesPaprika -- 1 teaspoonMethod 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the rice, 2 cups stock or water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set off to the side, covered. 2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan or skillet over medium flame. Add the paprika and stir to just cook through and color the oil, about 30 seconds. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not brown. 3. Add pork, sausage and the 1 1/2 cups of stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add more stock or water if necessary to keep the pan from drying out. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Place 1/3 of the rinsed sauerkraut in the bottom of a large casserole or baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the cooked rice over the sauerkraut. Then spread 1/2 of the meat over the rice. Lay egg slices over the pork and sausages. Repeat these layers a second time, finishing with a layer of sauerkraut. 5. Spread the sour cream over the top of the sauerkraut and lay the bacon strips neatly over the sour cream. Sprinkle the top of the dish with paprika for garnish. 6. Place the casserole in oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it is bubbling and browned on top.VariationsTry to use a Eastern European sausage like kolbász, kielbasa or Polish sausage. If unavailable, just use a spicy Italian sausage. Some recipes substitute cooked sliced potatoes for the riceGoulash1 large onion, finely chopped3 Tb oil1 ½ pounds lean stewing meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tsp paprika¼ tsp caraway seeds, crushed with the back of a spoonpinch of marjoramsalt2 cloves garlic, peeled4 cups beef broth or stock1 medium green pepper, cored and cut inot 1/2 –inch strips3 small peeled tomatoes, preferably canned2 pounds potatoescooked noodles (optional)In Dutch oven or casserole with cover, saute onion in oil till it wilts. Remove and set aside. Pat meat dry and brown it, adding more oil if needed. Set meat aside with the onions. Pour in ½ cup of water and stir up brown bits. Add paprika, marjoram, caraway seeds and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the garlic, then the beef and onions and add enough stock to cover meat by 2 inches. Simmer for an hour, covered, adding more stock as needed to keep meat well covered. Add green pepper and tomatoes and continue simmering. Peel potatoes and cut into ½ - inch dice; keep them in water until ready to use. After meat has been cooking 1 ½ hours, add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover. Simmer another 25 minutes or until potatoes are done. Taste – may need more salt. Stir in noodles.Adapted from Susan Derecskey's The Hungarian Cookbook (NY: HarperPerennial, 1972)DRAGONLANCE (September 2011)The Buffet decided to cook out one last time, so Brandon fired up his grill, and Mags made pork chops with an easy lemon-herb marinade. This marinade is also great for chicken. From AllRecipes.com.Grilled Lemon-Herb Pork Chops (AllRecipes)Ingredients1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper6 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chopsDirections 1. In a large resealable bag, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Place chops in bag, seal, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Turn bag frequently to distribute marinade. 2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove chops from bag, and transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil, remove from heat, and set aside. 3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side, basting frequently with boiled marinade, until done.EBERRON (November 2011)Chocolate Mousse3-quart porcelain or stainless steel mixing bowlWire Whisk4 egg yolks¼ cup intant sugar (very finely granulated)¼ cup orange liqueurPan of not-quite simmering waterBasin of cold waterSeparate eggs and save whites separately (see below). Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until mixture is a thick, pale yellow, and falls back upon itself, forming a slowly dissolving ribbon. Beat in the orange liqueur. Set mixing bowl over not-quite simmering water and continue beating 3-4 minutes until foamy and too hot to touch. Then put over basin of cold water and beat another 3-4 minutes, until it's cool and again forms the ribbon. It will have the consistency of mayonnaise.6 oz semisweet baking chocolate4 Tb strong coffeeSmall saucepan1 ½ sticks (6 oz) softened unsalted butterMelt chocolate with coffee over hot water (or carefully in microwave). Remove from heat and beat in the butter a little at a time, beat chocolate into egg yolk to make a smooth cream.4 egg whitespinch of salt1 Tb granulated sugarBeat egg white and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue to beat until you get stiff peaks. Stir ¼ of egg mixture into chocolate mixture and fold in the rest.Adapted from Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, vol. 1. (NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998) Chicken and Mushroom CrepesCrepe batter:2 cups milk1 ¼ cups water2 cups flour2 eggs1 tsp salt1 Tb oilAdd milk and waer to flour gradually, beating with whisk constantly so that the batter is very smooth. Add eggs, salt, and oil. Bet until smooth and set aside to rest for an hour or two. Heat a large frying pan or crepe pan and grease very slightly. Pour large spoonful of batter into pan and roll around in the pan to cover the bottom. When brown, turn with large spatula and cook a moment on the other side. Place crepes on a large piece of foil and wrap up to keep warm in oven until ready to serve. They can be frozen.When putting crepes together, put a crepe in the pan, cover with a few tablespoons of filling and cook 2 minutes. Roll up and serve.Filling:While chicken, cut up – about three pounds.Simmer with:onion stuck all over with clovescarrot2 bay leavessprig or two of parsleycelery leavessalt and pepperAfter an hour, make sure juices are running clear (rather than pink) from the chicken. Cook longer if necessary, then allow chicken to cool in stock. Drain stock and discard everything but the stock and chicken. Cut the chicken meat into small pieces.Add:8-oz mushrooms, sliced and sauteed in butter.Make bechamel:3 Tb butter3 Tb flour1 cup chicken stocksalt and peppera touch of nutmeg1 cup cream3 egg yolksMelt butter in saucepan, and add flour, stirring with whisk. Add stock, stirring until the sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, cream and egg yolks; heat, stirring, until mixture thickens. Don't let it boil or it will curdle! Add squeeze of lemon juice, chicken and mushrooms. When hot, place in crepes as described. Feeds about 8.Adapted from Claudia Roden's Everything Tastes Better Outdoors (NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984)Download 64kbps mp3 (22.3 MB) Show linksDungeons and Dragons (Wizards of the Coast)Ravenloft (Wikipedia)Dragonlance (Wikipedia)Eberron (Wikipedia)PromosDunesteef Audio Fiction MagazineThe Dragonlance CanticleThe BaltiCon Podcast

An overview of D&D Fourth Edition, before the specific setting entries come up.October is always chili night, and as always John has refused to share his chili recipe with the audience. Mags brought White Chicken Chili, and presents the recipe from CDKitchen.com.Tomatillo Chicken Chili w/White Beans (CDKitchen)Ingredients:1/4 cup vegetable oil1 3/4 pound ground chicken1 white onion3 cloves garlic1 serrano chili1 tablespoon cumin1/2 tablespoon coriander1 teaspoon salt1 pound tomatillos2 cans white beans1 can (4 oz size) mild green chilies1 cup chicken stock1 cup chopped cilantroOptional pumpkin seeds, sour cream, grated jack cheeseDirections:Preheat large soup pot with vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add ground chicken when hot. Meanwhile, dice onion and garlic. Remove seeds from Serrano chili and finely mince. Break chicken up with a wooden spoon every couple of minutes. After chicken has been cooking for about 5 minutes, add onion and continue to cook breaking up chicken and stirring every couple of minutes. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse to remove sticky coating. When chicken has been cooking with the onions for about 3 minutes, add garlic, Serrano, cumin, coriander, and salt. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Roughly chop tomatillos, or cut into quarters if the tomatillos are small. Add tomatillos to meat. Place a lid on the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crain and rinse white beans. Drain chilies and finely chop. Chop cilantro. After tomatillos have been cooking for 10 minutes, add beans and green chilies along with chicken stock. Cover with lid and bring to a boil. Remove lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 8 minutes until chili has thickened and liquid has reduced slightly. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro if serving immediately. If not serving immediately, save cilantro and serve as a garnish on each bowl. Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt if necessary. Top with optional pumpkin seeds, sour cream, or cheese and serve. Download 64kbps mp3 (13.1 MB) Show linksDungeons and Dragons (Wizards of the Coast)

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. Games Magazine announces it Games of the Year. Wizards announces a new Virtual Tabletop, and drops its Player Rewards program. Willingham V&V reprints coming! Wizard acquires Mid-Ohio-Con. New deck building game coming from AEG. Godzilla: Kaiju World Wars! New Killer Bunnies expansions. A look at the coming fate of bookstores. Download 64kbps mp3 (12.3 MB)Show linksGames Magazine Games of the Year (Games Magazine)Jump Gate (The GameCrafter)D&D Virtual Table FAQ (Wizards of the Coast)Virtual Table Overview Videos (Dread Gazebo)Monkey House Games (Villains and Vigilantes)Mid-Ohio-ConAlderac Entertainment Group (Thunderstone, Nightfall)Godzilla: Kaiju World Wars (Toy Vault)Killer Bunnies (Playroom Entertainment)Joseph-Beth Files For Bankruptcy Protection (Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com)

With Mark and Mags. Carol had more chaos. Everyone's chaos and Mark's creative phase (and he did finish NaNoWriMo). DriveThruRPG Picks. Mark's dating woes, and how they relate to tonight's topic. Social Contracts! What are they and what form do they take? Out of the game itself. Shifting to in game concerns. House rules or no, and GM leeway. Large groups and LARP. Changes to your group. Watch out for gaming the system. Big things you need to cover. Mark's earliest RPG writing credit is now back up on e23. ExtraordinAgents is out, and maybe Mark will run it at ConGlomeration (which is also putting it's scheduling online). Download 64kbps mp3 (17.2 MB) Show linksMortal Coil (Galileo Games)Mortal Coil on DriveThruRPG (Affiliate Link)Mark's "Geek Girls" YouTube VideoIn Your Face Again (Atlas Games/e23)The ExtraordinAgents! (Khepera Publishing/Cubicle 7 Store)AGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion (Pinnacle Entertainment Group)Mags: FantasyCraft Adventure Companion (Crafty Games)Promos ConGlomerationZero Fortitude

Recorded November 16th, 2010, with Mark and Mags. Apologies because things are chaotic and we've fallen behind on feedback. No more voice mail number at the moment. Cincinnati game stores and such. The I.T. Crowd. Dark Deeds In Freeport patronage project. MiniSix. World Fantasy Con. Shave a Sheep in the US! Villain laughs and changing tables. Upcoming shows. Download 64kbps mp3 (6.73 MB)Show linksYottaQuestDark Deeds In Freeport Announcement (Open Design)Antipaladin Games (MiniSix)Shave A Sheep (Lego)PromosDriveThruRPG (Affiliate Link)Stealth Geek Unlimited

With Mark and Mags. New online D&D Character Builder announced. The Forge going into "Winter." Palladium and Trion settle. DriveThruRPG raises $65,000 for Pakistan flood relief. Heroscape is going away! Playing Cards and the Game of Life in the Toy Hall of Fame! Mikki Nicholson wins UK Scrabble championship! Nigerian governor Akpabio defeats world Scrabble champion! Battle Cry returning! Champions Online going Free-To-Play! Wild World Wrestling! Could Hasbro Game Movies cost a Studio Exec his job? Game companies helping an alternative high school teacher. Download 64kbps mp3 (10.9 MB)Show linksNew D&D Character Builder (Wizards of the Coast Community)The Winter of the Forge looms near (The Forge)Palladium Books v. Trion Worlds Inc. Rifts Trademark Case Resolved! (LivingDice)Magic: The Gathering (Wizards of the Coast)Heroscape Cancellation FAQ (Wizards of the Coast)Toy Hall of FameBattle Cry (Wizards of the Coast)Wild World Wrestling Thread (Timeout Diversions Forum)Kayfabe (Errant Knight Games)Ron Meyer May Be Sunk at Universal: Was a Roster of Board-Game Movies His Final Mistake? (New York Magazine Vulture Blog)Game Companties Helping Out (RPG.net Forums

Hey all,We now have promos for the local science-fiction et cetera convention, ConGlomeration! We hope to see some of our listeners there, and for the podcasters in our audience, we hope you'll make use of one of these promos!Promo 1Promo 2Thanks!

With Mags, Carol, and Dave Mattingly. Mark is absent due to stuff. Upcoming content. Dave's Geek Cred. The history of Blackwyrm Games. Haymaker and Ez Hero, and the founding of Blackwyrm. Moving into fiction publishing. What they're working on now. Audio? A contest as well... Download 64kbps mp3 (21.0 MB) Show linksBlackwyrm Games and PublishingAfterthoughtsLeft in the DarkAlbrim's CurseGran's SecretAn Unforgiving LandThe HollerBranwen's GardenThe StarcrossedTrajan's ArchKazei 5Pretty Hate MachinesUnkindnessAutographed Trajan's Arch Contest (Until November 30th)Promos Star Trek: OutpostYog RadioDriveThruRPG

With Mags and Carol. Mark is out due to an unavoidable scheduling thing. GAMA has a new retailer division chair, and Wizards of the Coast has a new Marketing VP. WizKids relaunching Mage Knight! Exodus coming soon for Battlestar Galactica (with an aside about Caprica). Mirrodin Besieged coming in February. Download 64kbps mp3 (4.45 MB)Show linksGame Manufacturers Association (GAMA)WizKids (Mage Knight)Battlestar Galactica Exodus Expansion (Fantasy Flight Games)Magic: The Gathering (Wizards of the Coast)

Louis runs Crafty Games' FantasyCraft for the Buffet, with additional input from Mags, Steve, and John.Download 64kbps mp3 (10.4 MB) Show linksFantasyCraft (Crafty Games)

With Ben Balestra. Cosmic Encounter, the game that wouldn't die. Also, a word on games received free for review.Download 64kbps mp3 (5.68 MB) Show linksCosmic Encounter (Wikipedia)Cosmic Encounter (Fantasy Flight Games)PromosThe Tome

Kae brings the RPG Buffet to Third Edition with Forgotten Realms! Kae's Chili BurgersLightly beat one egg.Add 2 tbsps chili powder, 1 tsp hing or onion powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, a dash of red pepper, and a dash of salt.Mix completely.Add 3 lbs of ground beef.Mix completely. Make into patties and grill! YUM!Download 64kbps mp3 (10.4 MB) Show linksDungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition (Wikipedia)Forgotten Realms (Wikipedia)PromosBrilliant GameologistsThe Escapistcast

With Mark and Mags. The Big White Wolf announcement. DriveThruRPG and Doctors Without Borders join forces to help victims of the Pakistan flooding. D&D4 and Pathfinder tied for hobby sales! What won't be at Spiel 2010. Games Workshop profits, and musing on their "One Man Store" concept. Palladium back on track. Paizo to release a snazzy new version of Save Doctor Lucky. Cryptozoic collecting cans in a WoW TCG tournament! Wings of War Revised Deluxe Set coming to Europe! Hasbro Earnings (and commentary on the movies). A new Reiner Knizia game! Mayfair co-sponsoring Origins Game Fair 2011. The IT Crowd game. Download 64kbps mp3 (13.1 MB)Show linksDoctors Without Borders Pakistan Flood Relief Bundle (DriveThruRPG)Doctors Without Borders Pakistan Flood Relief (DriveThruComics)Mouse Guard Boxed Set (David Petersen's Blog)Save Doctor Lucky (Paizo Publishing)Chase The Can (Cryptozoic)The IT Crowd Series 1-4 (Amazon.co.uk)

More interviews from GenCon, after Mark presents a DriveThruRPG pick (and also describes how the Diaspora interview was lost). Mags talks to James Sutter from Paizo Publishing about things Pathfinder. Carol interviews James Auld from iTabletop about their virtual tabletop. Mags speaks to Brenda Holsknecht from Geek Chic! Carol talked to Matthew Grau, co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of Infrno, a new virtual tabletop that is system neutral, and community based. Mags speaks with Will Schoonover from Steve Jackson Games about Zombie Dice and Cthulhu Dice. Carol spoke with Tony Sisson and Ken, the gentlemen at Exim-Games booth at GenCon this year and found out about xPirate, the first integrated iPod/iPhone Touch board game / mobile application. Mags interviews the folks at Lego about their game line. Carol talks to Ben McFarland about Open Design, the patronage system, and new products. Download 64kbps mp3 (25.1 MB) Show linksPaizo Publishing (Pathfinder)iTabletopGeek ChicInfrnoSteve Jackson Games (Zombie Dice, Cthulhu Dice)Exim Games (xPirate)Lego GamesKobold Quarterly/Open DesignAGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: Tunnels and Trolls (Fiery Dragon)Promos The Babylon Podcast

With Mark and Mags. AEG has a Legend of the Five Rings contest! Paizo bringing on coordinators for the Pathfinder Society! A new Marvel RPG! Powerchords is funded! Iron GM at NeonCon! International Gamer Awards for 2010! Small World expansions! Dungeons and Dragons ad on Hulu! Download 64kbps mp3 (8.76 MB)Show linksL5R Imperial Histories Contest (Alderac Entertainment Group)Pathfinder Society (Paizo Publishing)That Marvel Reference (Bleeding Cool)Powerchords (Kickstarter)Iron GMNeonConSmall World: Be Not Afraid (Days of Wonder)Small World: Necromancer Island (Days of Wonder)Dungeons and Dragons Hulu Ad (YouTube)

Mark, Mags and Carol welcome E from Geek's Dream Girl back to the show to talk about how her Origins and GenCon events went, and a new site for geek fitness support. Download 64kbps mp3 (13.2 MB) Show linksGeek's Dream Girl+5 CharismaStupid RangerCritical HitsFiasco (Bully Pulpit Games)PromosDriveThruRPG (Affiliate Link)Fringeworthy Podcast

Mags, Steve and Carol are joined by Eli, Megan, and Other Steve to talk about the ins and outs of LARP GMing, from suitable player bases to combat and problem players. Download 64kbps mp3 (27.6 MB) PromosDriveThruRPG Affiliate LinkHotel PacificaThe Great Debate

Mags talks Apocalypse World with Vincent Baker. Carol managed to get a few minutes with Margaret Weis at GenCon this year to talk a little bit about the properties that her company has produced and some of her new fiction. Mags discusses game design and Mispent Youth with Robert Bohl. Carol spoke with Robin D. Laws about "Hamlet's Hit Points" and other projects - plus the strange time warp that GenCon seems to produce. Also discussed are Mutant City Blues, and Skullduggery, which debuted at GenCon this year. He also has a few words of wisdom for the beginning GM.Download 64kbps mp3 (12.4 MB) Show linksLumpley Games (Apocalypse World)Margaret Weis ProductionsMispent YouthGamePlayWright (Hamlet's Hit Points)Pelgrane Press (Skullduggery)PromosDriveThruRPG (Affiliate Link)Zero Fortitude

With Mark, Carol, and Mags. The Indie RPG Awards (a little old news). The Deutscher Spiele Preis goes to Fresco! 2010 Windhammer Prize voting is open! Mike Mearls talks to the Escapist about the reception of Fourth Edition. Dolmun Creative to publish support for Bill Coffin's Septimus! Powerchords and Destiny6 Kickstarter projects (with a little commentary from Mags). Loren Wiseman needs your help with medical bills (Paypal to [email protected])!Download 64kbps mp3 (12.3 MB)Show links2009 Indie RPG Awards2010 Windhammer PrizeRed Box Renaissance (The Escapist Magazine)Dolmen Creative (Septimus support)Powerchords (Kickstarter)ArpeggioDestiny6 (Kickstarter)Loren Wiseman Editorial (Journal of the Travellers Aid Society)

Carol talks to Steve Kenson, who wrote DC Adventures, about getting the DC license, and what went in to the DC Adventures line. Listen to the challenges of condensing 75 years of story and art into 4 books over 1 year. We discuss the upcoming Heroes and Villains books, as well as the fourth and final book detailing many of the settings you and your players can use. Download 64kbps mp3 (9.14 MB) Show linksDC Adventures (Green Ronin)Mutants and Masterminds (Green Ronin)PromosDriveThruRPG (Affiliate Link)The Wandering Geek

Starting to catch back up with the Year of D&D, moving on to Second Edition AD&D, and catching up on a missed session. Louis ran Al Qadim in May, and John ran Dark Sun in June.Mags' Marinated Beef KabobsTake five lbs. of stew beef, cut into cubes. Apply 4 tablespoons of Patak's Original Spicy Ginger and Garlic Marinade (or about half the jar) to the beef, and mix together 'til the beef is covered. Dump beef into a Ziploc bag and marinate in the refrigerator at least an hour, preferably 24 hours.On kabab sticks, alternate beef, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and mushroom. Grill 'til done. Serve with coucous!Download 64kbps mp3 (12.1 MB) Show linksAdvanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition (Wikipedia)Al-Qadim (Wikipedia)Dark Sun (Wikipedia)Sitar Restaurant in LouisvillePromosStar Trek: OutpostBrilliant Gameologists

With Mark Kinney, Carol, and Mags. Lots of reading to do! FantasyCraft in second printing! A nod to Brian Wood. Convention talk! Our first round of DriveThruRPG Picks Of The Fortnight! Getting into villains! Individual and group and places ("Some houses are just born bad"). Villains from the early days of D&D! Bargle Must Die! Paradise Lost. Redemption of villains. Keeping a good villain around. Media recommendations, from Infernal Affairs to the Thunderbolts!Download 64kbps mp3 (21.5 MB) Show linksCrafty Games (FantasyCraft)YoreConConGlomerationCon on the CobInto The DarkAGC's DriveThruRPG Picks for this episode!Mark: Diaspora (VSCA Publishing)Carol: Shaolin Squirrels: Nuts of Fury (HinterWelt Enterprises)Mags: Gangster London Fiasco Playset (Bully Pulpit Games)PromosStory Schtick

Recorded September 7th, 2010, with Mark, carol, and Mags. Forum issues. Upgrading our LibSyn (and maybe getting an iPhone app)? Virtual tabletops and Scenegrinder. Patches from the Quilt City OGRES (including one contributing to the Gygax Memorial Fund). Questions from the UK. Robert Dean returns to answer our questions. Was the Big Hairy DM captured by Martians? (Just a bit of fun, sorry, please call back!) Spoiler alert? Download 64kbps mp3 (6.72 MB)Show linksRuthless Diastema GamesScenegrinderOGRES Patches (OGRES)OGRES Patches (ALittleCrafty.com)The Big Hairy Podcast (Big Hairy GM)PromosDriveThruRPG (Affiliate Link)Geek Acres

Recorded July 13th, 2010, with Mark and Mags. Carol is still absent. Going back to some RPG Buffet cooking tips, Dresden, Ragnarok, and e-readers! Aluminium? Wushu Open for Swashbuckling? The badness of pirates, and reversals on the Empire. Racism (and notable lack thereof) in the pulps, and otherwise. PulpFest! More (Hollywood) Arabian options for swashbuckling! More QAGS supers (and other) discussion. Matt from Asshat Paladins gives us a list of more Swashbuckling games. Download 64kbps mp3 (13.6 MB)Show linksPanDigital NovelWushu OpenHistoriConThe Case For The Empire (Weekly Standard)A Different Point of View (Podiobooks)PulpFestHex Games (QAGS, Qerth, Adventures of Sindbad, Spooky)Asshat Paladins BlogGURPS Scarlet Pimpernel (Steve Jackson Games)GURPS Robin Hood (Steve Jackson Games)Lace and Steel (GeekDo)Swashbuckler (Jolly Roger Games)Swashbuckler (Yaquinto/GeekDo)SKull and Bones (Green Ronin)Bloode Island XPG (Deep7)Privateers and Gentlemen (Fantasy Games Unlimited)Skull and Crossbones (FGU/GeekDo)Run Out The Guns (ICE Webring)Omnihedron Games (Beat To Quarters, Duty and Honor)Poison'd (Lumpley Games)Leverage (Margaret Weis Productions)PromosZero Fortitude

With Mark and Mags. Amtgard mixup at the Toronto G20 Summit. Rich Baker to appear on Jeopardy! The ENnie Award nominations! Mark and Mags' ENnies Predictions (and in some cases, how their intended votes differ from their predictions). Download 64kbps mp3 (15.6 MB)Show links'Medieval Knight' Caught in G20 Sweep (The Star.com)AmtgardCondition Zebra, Gamma World, Jeopardy! (Rich Baker's Blog)2010 ENnie Award Nominations

With Mark Kinney, Eric Franklin, Mark from South Dakota, and Ben Balestra. Eric and the Marks talk about their respective devices (in particular, the Kindle 2, Kindle DX, and the iPad). Ben Balestra talks about the technologies involved. Back to the others with a discussion of how gaming PDFs behave on the various devices. Goodreader. A few rendering woes. How do they do at the table? Portability and priorities. Mark K's durability worries. From PDF to actual eBook formats. Where to from here? The future of PDF? Download 64kbps mp3 (18.1 MB)Show linksAmazon Kindle 2Amazon Kindle DXApple iPadGoodreaderTalking Game (Eric's Blog)PromosWandering Geek Podcast

With Mark Kinney and Mags. Carol is not present due to being married and stuff. Mark's going to a pirate party on the roof of a local museum (as well as evidently being newly single or something). Mulling on using the Power Of The Show for personal gain. Mark then grouses about the US' World Cup loss (trust us, we get to gaming soon...). The return of the forums (thanks to the Gamer's Haven Podcast)! Thanks for donations! Outlaw Press off Amazon. Convention talk (including the return next year of our local con)! Swashbuckling! What is swashbuckling? Swashbuckling vs "cinematic." Mechanics versus tropes. Crossing genres. Download 64kbps mp3 (19.5 MB) Show linksThe Gamer's Haven/All Games Considered ForumsRPG.net Outlaw Press ThreadMichiCon 2010KantConPlay On ConConGlomerationSwashbuckler (Wikipedia)Pinnacle Entertainment Group (Savage Worlds of Solomon Kane, Pirates of the Spanish Main)Flashing Blades (Fantasy Games Unlimited)Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies (Evil Hat/Atomic Sock Monkey Press)7th Sea (Wikipedia)En Garde!GURPS Swashbucklers (Steve Jackson Games)PromosBear SwarmGamer's Haven Podcast

Recorded June 29th, 2010, with Mark and Mags. You all missed Mags' yard sale. The original D&D sets. Less-than-super supers. Reminders of Champions: New Millenium, and an aside about Qerth. Another customizable GM screen. HistoriCon! Response on Lords of Gossamer and Shadow. Hellas made goal as well! Gaming fiction recommendations. A reminder about the reviews! Download 64kbps mp3 (7.30 MB)Show linksHex Games (QAGS, Qerth)Customizable GM Screen (GeekDo)Gaming Support StoreHistoriConLords of Gossamer and Shadow (Rite Publishing)PromosNarrative Control