D&D may still be the biggest fish in the TTRPG pond, but they are bleeding, and an unlikely shark has begun to circle. Intro (0:49) – Scormey and Beoulus discuss “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” Tabletop Roleplaying (12:20) – “Knave 2nd Edition” is showing how OSR TTRPGs are on the rise, while D&D […]
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Licensed or Unique? – Loot Mechanics #323
Let’s compare and contrast licensed TTRPGs against those using their own, unique worlds. Intro (0:49) – What have we been playing lately? Tabletop Roleplaying (9:04) – Licensed TTRPGs such as “Rivers of London” have always been a part of the hobby, but how do they stack up against games set in unique worlds? Wrap (36:33) […]
They are who we thought they were – Loot Mechanics #322
WotC pulls a WotC, again. At this point, is anyone really surprised anymore? Intro (0:49) – What have we been playing of late? Collectible Card Games (7:37) – Wizards of the Coast proves they are who we thought they were… again. Wrap (34:34) – The only real question is, which one will they play for […]
Deconstructing Warhammer – Loot Mechanics #321
We haven’t done one of these in years! Breaking down one of our favorite TTRPGs, specifically “Warhammer”! Intro (0:49) – Scormey is camping for his anniversary with His Lovely Brideā¢, and Beoulus is not. Tabletop Games (5:55) – Breaking down our thoughts on “Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay“ Wrap (33:33) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod […]
Not more GM advice! – Loot Mechanics #320
Beoulus and Scormey kill yet another week with their sad advice for GMs everywhere! Intro (0:49) – A bit about what we’ve been playing lately! “Skyrim” and “Valheim”, respectively. Tabletop Roleplaying (8:58) – More advice for Facebook GameMasters! Wrap (36:56) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 […]
Pixel Perfect – Loot Mechanics #319
A bitter divorce, old games gaining new tricks, and a little slice of Hell on Earth. Intro (0:49) – Well, there goes China…. Video Games (8:40) – The first six “Final Fantasy” games getting remastered, with some rather interesting changes. Wrap (22:20) – Looking at a new game Scormey received lately, being “Hell Night“. “Alchemists […]