Since these movies are right in our wheelhouse, let’s talk about tabletop roleplaying in action film settings! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Tabletop Roleplaying (3:37) – The merits and downsides of delving into action-movie tabletop roleplaying Wrap (26:12) – In a move that shocks no one, Bethesda delays “Starfield” to 2023. “Alchemists Tower” […]
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Fixing what’s broken – Loot Mechanics #271
New stuff in Scormey’s mail, a look at more bad dev choices from Blizzard, and we discuss the ethics of fixing errors in TTRPG books. Intro (0:49) – New games arriving at Casa de Scormey! Video Game News (6:29) – Troubles regarding “World of Warcraft”, and Scormey relates how this all comes back to a […]
Future Uncertain – Loot Mechanics #270
Catching up on stories we missed the last few weeks (D&D, No Man’s Sky, Girl Genius RPG), on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Beoulus has some things to say about the new “No Man’s Sky” update, “Outlaws” Tabletop Gaming (7:57) – Big changes for D&D coming, with Hasbro is buying out “D&D Beyond”, plus “Dragonlance” […]
Nice! – Loot Mechanics #269
Swingin’ into more answers to DM and GM questions, only in a sexy way! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Sage Advice (7:26) – Answering more questions from DMs and GMs! Wrap (58:38) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/scormey.com/podcast/LM269.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
Is this all over a helmet? – Loot Mechanics #268
Talking about the “Halo” series, as well as Scormey’s frustrations with a certain gaming company, on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Other (6:48) – Scormey’s been watching the series based on “Halo”, and has a few thoughts on the controversy about it… Tabletop Games (22:05) – I think I’m done with […]
Changes for the better – Loot Mechanics #267
Let’s talk about WoW rumors, threats to Kickstarter’s dominance over crowdfunding, and Hello Games wins another award! Intro (0:49) – Let’s talk about the rumors surrounding the new WoW expansion! Board Games (12:31) – Cyanide and Happiness abandon Kickstarter, in favor of Gamefound Video Games (28:52) – “No Man’s Sky” wins a BAFTA, and has […]