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News: Red Markets is on DrivethruRPG (PDF) and Indie Press Revolution (print and PDF) Buy it now! I was at Patrecon, a conference for Patreon creators and you can briefly see me at 2:05 in this video about it. As always, check out the RPPR Patreon! Synopsis: We’re in a space opera mood at RPPR.… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 148: When the Fat Alien Sings – Space Operas appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

We are trying something new here at RPPR! Over the last year, Aaron, Jason, Renee, and I have gotten into a miniatures war game, Konflikt 47. It’s a Weird World War 2 setting, with robots, werewolves, zombies, and teleporting ninjas (kind of). We’ve played multiple games, but I thought it would be an interesting experiment… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Special: War Game Report – Konflikt 47 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Note: Here’s part two of our free preview of Palladium Poisoning. If you enjoy it, please consider backing our Patreon to get access to all of the episodes. Next year we will return to WoD The Heck! When I visited Seattle and Tacoma last month, I hung out with Faust from Thrilling Intent so I… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Presents: Palladium Poisoning: Episode 9 – Rifts Adventure Sourcebook 2: Chi-Town ‘Burbs: Firetown & the Tolkeen Crisis – Part 2 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

News:I will be at Patrecon next weekend to learn how to improve the RPPR Patreon! It should be interesting and I will report back in the next episode. Caleb and Spencer are heading to Metatopia to playtest their new game Party Fowl. Check out photos of it on Facebook. Don’t forget about the Gobblin’ Kickstarter!… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 147: Snippets of Adventure appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Gobblin’ is an original RPG setting and system where players control goblins settling and exploring a post-apocalyptic Earth. The creatures who crave violence, stupidity and chaos have just found the perfect means to obtain it. I interviewed the game designer, Greg Predmore of the Drunk and Ugly podcast, about how he created the game and… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Interview with Greg Predmore about the Gobblin’ RPG appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Note: I wanted to give you all a free preview of a Patreon exclusive series, Palladium Poisoning. I’ll post one more episode of it later this month. If you enjoy it, please consider backing our Patreon to get access to all of the episodes and be sure to check out Faust on Third Wheel! Synopsis:… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Presents: Palladium Poisoning: Episode 8 – Rifts Adventure Sourcebook 2: Chi-Town ‘Burbs: Firetown & the Tolkeen Crisis appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Base Raiders is a fun game, but creating new super powers can be complicated. Someone asked for a podcast that helped clarify the process, so here it is. Tom, Shaun, and I talk about how to calculate the refresh and skill point cost of a new super power (or strange skill as it is referred… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Special: Base Raiders Power Creation appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Identify as female & run games? Got questions? This panel is for you! Aaron stopped by this panel to record it, so here it is. Thanks to the host, Michelle Lyons-McFarland of Growling Door Games for letting us record it. Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Panel: We Have Always GMd: GM Advice for Women, by Women at Gen Con 2017 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

We met a lot of fans of RPPR at this year’s meetup and here’s the recording! We talk a little about RPPR, answer questions, have some trivia contests for listeners, and of course dissect an…interesting RPG, Maid. Enjoy! Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Live at Gen Con 2017 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Gen Con 2017 has come and gone and boy did we have a great time! Between playing a lot of great games, recording podcasts, and meeting up with the RPPR community, we barely got any sleep! Special guests George and Jen of Eclectic Eccentricities join Aaron, Tom, Dan, Michelle, and I as we discuss our… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 146: Gen Con 2017 Wrapup appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

RPPR presents a panel on game design, hosted by Ross Payton, Jeff Barber, & Shane Ivey. We discuss our latest projects, thoughts on making games, & answer questions from the audience. I also talk about my latest ideas for Ruin, the architectural horror RPG I’ve been working on for a while. Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Game Design Workshop Panel at Gen Con 2017 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Years ago, I tried to do an audiobook of the Eye of Argon, the standard bearer of bad fantasy fiction. I never finished it but because we are celebrating our tenth year of RPPR, I asked Faust Kells from Thrilling Intent to record a proper audiobook. Intro music is Surprising Power by Art of Escapism… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Presents: The Eye of Argon appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

News: Be sure to check out the RPPR Patreon for our latest After Hours episode! Pre-order Red Markets today if you haven’t already.  The deadline is September 2! Synopsis: Gen Con is nearly here! It is the 50th year of the con and RPPR’s 10th year of existence! A lot of the RPPR cast will… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 145: Pre Gen Con 2017 Special appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

News: Reminder that we have a Patreon! Be sure to check out our bonus content via RPPR After Hours. Red Markets is now available to preorder via Backer Kit. We will be recording an episode of RPPR live at Gen Con 50! Check here for details. Synopsis: After seeing Spiderman: Homecoming, we had to discuss… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 144: The Vulture was Right appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

PREORDER RED MARKETS NOW! IT’S HAPPENING BACKER KIT IS LIVE Synopsis: After the text is written and the art is drawn, the book still needs to be prepared for printing. Guess what? It’s not exactly an easy process to master. Caleb has valiantly thrown himself into it though and we can all learn from his… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Game Designer Workshop Episode 15: Prepress appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

News: Get Zombies of the World and both Base Raiders supplements for $30! I will also be attending Go Play NW this month. I don’t have a schedule yet for games I will run yet but I will post on social media when I do. Stay tuned! Synopsis:The small town mystery is an old but… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 143: Murder She Wrote My Scenario appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

We recently finished posting Fallen Flag, a Red Markets campaign, so I got Caleb, David, Shaun, and Faust together to discuss it. We talk about everything from creating the enclave to individual character arcs. If you haven’t caught up with Fallen Flag, check out our campaign page, which links all of the episodes. I’ll get… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 142: Fallen Flag Post Mortem appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

I recently spoke to Eli Kurtz, the man behind a new Kickstarter for a fantasy campaign setting for the Savage Worlds system. “The Blackwood is a fantasy setting inspired by folklore and high-flying martial arts action. It’s Grimm’s Tales meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It’s The Witcher series meets Kung Fu Hustle. It’s Iron Monkey meets… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Interview with Eli Kurtz about Blackwoods setting for Savage Worlds appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

News: We are running a giveaway of five copies of Rise of the Dungeon Master, a graphic novel biography of Gary Gygax. If you want to enter, post a picture of your favorite D&D character sheet in the comments or tweet it @rosspayton with the hashtag #DnDRPPRCharacterSheet. We will pick the winners on May 10.… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 141: Out of the Can appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Jeff Barber, designer of Blue Planet and Upwind, stopped by recently so we caught up on how Upwind has been progressing. While the main game is done, Jeff is hard at work on the first campaign. Creating a new style for Upwind adventures and getting feedback from playtesters, has been challenging. I’ve been busy working… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Game Designer Workshop Episode 14: Upwind Kickstarter update and Weird Trip appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.