More stupid Blizzard discussions, because we have to, and WotC are raising prices by the end of the year. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (8:09) – Chaos ensues over at Blizzard, as J. Allen Brack “steps down” as President Tabletop Gaming News (32:04) – Price increases are coming for D&D and […]
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The Switch-Killer? – Loot Mechanics #231
Let’s (belatedly) talk about Valve’s Steam Deck, and a bit about OP subclasses in D&D. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:04) – The Steam Deck is coming. Is it the Switch-Killer? Sage Advice (35:08) – Beoulus wants to talk about overpowered subclasses in D&D Wrap (1:01:36) – Final thoughts. Music from […]
D&D Meh – Loot Mechanics #52
There’s new information on upcoming D&D products to discuss, and of course the whole Blizzard kerfuffle. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (5:19) – Let’s talk about the new information regarding autumn releases for D&D Video Game News (25:59) – California v. Blizzard. This ought to be good! Wrap (41:57) – Final […]
Going RAW, Dawg – Loot Mechanics #51
A discussion of “Going RAW” in TTRPGs, and whether or not there are signs of life for the MMORPGs formerly run by Trion Worlds. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:38) – Let’s discuss whether or not to play “rules as written” in TTRPGs. Video Game News (21:26) – Gamigo has brought […]
UnPROfessional – Loot Mechanics #50
The Switch “Pro” finally got announced, and things are simply ugly over at TSR/WFG Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:05) – The “Not Pro” Nintendo Switch is coming. I’d just like to say WE WERE RIGHT! Tabletop Gaming News (15:23) – More woes and weirdness coming from the newest former TSR. […]
Taking out the Trash – Loot Mechanics #49
Dealing with troublesome players, and broken video games, on today’s podcast Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (9:28) – GM advice for dealing with troublesome players, and perhaps recognizing them early Video Game News (31:07) – “Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance” apparently sucks. Let’s discuss. Wrap (47:56) – Final thoughts. Music from […]