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Behind the DM Screen (Jan/Feb 2015)

Sam, Andy, and Mike get together to talk about their gaming in January and February of 2015.Support the show, shop below...

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 13 - The Stories of Conan, Part 1

“Hither came Conan…”
The world’s most famous barbarian comes to The Appendix N Podcast to tread the
works of lesser fantasy authors beneath his sandled feet. We are talking about
the earliest Conan stories written by Robert E. Howard, though not necessarily
the first published.
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 Howard, R. E.:
“Conan” series
Robert E. Howard
born 1906, died 1936
Born in Texas, the only son of a traveling country physician. Traveling with
his father exposed him to firsthand tales of violence that would influence
his writing, and like many people of the time he was greatly interested in the
sport of boxing. Howard’s love of poetry and literature came from his
mother, Hester. His earliest stories were historical fiction about Vikings,
Arabs and lots of violence. His earliest influences were Jack London,
Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Bullfinch.
In August 1930, Howard wrote to Weird Tales in praise “The Rats
in the Walls” by H. P. Lovecraft. The letter was forwarded to Lovecraft
and the two authors became friends. Howard is considered to have contributed to
the Lovecraft Mythos. The correspondence between Howard and Lovecraft
contained a lengthy discussion on a frequent element in Howard’s writing,
civilization versus barbarism. Howard held that civilization was
inherently corrupt and fragile.
Howard wrote his first Conan story in 1932, adapting an unpublished story “By
This Axe I Rule!” featuring one of Howard’s other protagonists, Kull the
Conqueror. Conan would go on to become Howard’s most enduring character.
Howard sadly committed suicide in 1936 upon learning that his mother was dying
of tuberculosis.
“The Phoenix on the Sword” first published in Weird Tales, December
1932
“The Frost Giant’s Daughter” first published as “The Gods of the North”
in Weird Tales, 1932
“The God in the Bowl” reject by Weird Tales, published posthumously
in Space Science Fiction, September 1952
 
Co-host:
Jeffrey Wikstrom
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My guest:
Peter Foxhoven
 
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Geoffrey Winn
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Round Table 58 - Sword Coast Legends and Feargus Urquhart Polygon Interview

James Introcaso sits down with the crew from D&D V&G - Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Greg Blair. This week they're dishing on the recently announced D&D RPG video game Sword Coast Legends and a Polygon interview with Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart. This podcast was recorded on February 19, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meInterview with Nathan Stewart and Dan Tudge about Sword Coast Legendsphillyncrowd.comGame O Clock YouTube ChannelSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter Nights

D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter NightsRudy, Alex, Greg, and Vegas discuss one of Bioware's classic D&D CRPGs - Neverwinter Nights.  Listen to them regale one another with stories of duel dancing PCs, henchmen who failed to meet up to meatshield standards, and what it's like to role play in a 13 year old game.Multiplayer Gameplay VideoNext Month: StrongholdNeverwinter Nights on Good Old GamesRavenloft: Prisoners of the Mist PW WebsiteThe N CrowdGame O'ClockDarkest Dungeon OverviewSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Ready Action and other Reactions (Bonus Action 005)

In this episode Sam and James discuss the rules for Reactions with a special focus on the Ready Action in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 70 and 72 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 190 and 193.Relevant Links:D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrulesJames’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.meSam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.comSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Round Table 57 - D&D Dice Masters and Feedback Survey

James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis, Wade Kemper, and Topher Kohan to talk about the upcoming release of D&D Dice Masters from Wiz Kids and the first fifth edition feedback survey. This podcast was recorded on February 8, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsTitan Games and Comics on Facebookwadekemper@gmail.comSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Behind the DM Screen (Nov/Dec 2014)

Mike, Sam, and Andy get together to talk about their gaming in November & December 2014.Support the show, shop below...

5e Dungeon Master's Guide Review (Tome 246)

The Tome Show's 5e review team gets together one last time to review the final book in the core D&D 5e 2014 release. Jeff and Tracy are joined by James Introcaso and Mike Shea (Sam Dillon was unable to attend the recording). The group discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 5e DMG.Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comD&D 5th Edition online encounter calculatorSupport the show, shop below...NobleKnight.com