Episodes
I discuss the skills, professions and training that make up the Profession System in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 11/06/24
AlchemicRaker joins me to discuss the concept of movement and scale in RPGs and how to implement them in Project Skeleton! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 10/30/24
Published 10/30/24
I discuss my thoughts on magic in RPGs and outline my ideas for magic systems in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 10/23/24
I discuss the recent announcement of and reception to MCDM's Power Roll Dice campaign on Backerkit. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 10/16/24
Dundermoose returns to discuss the recent online battles over the Braunstein play style and how a peaceful resolution might be reached. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 10/09/24
Night Danger joins me for the very first time to discuss RPG combat, why it's rarely as fun as it should be, and how to make it cool. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 10/02/24
Timothy B. Brown, TSR legend and designer of Dark Sun, joins me to discuss Dark Sun, Dragon Kings, music and so much more. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 09/25/24
I discuss the essential elements that an RPG ruleset needs to address and my ideas for how to address these in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 09/18/24
The Wonkee returns to discuss the dungeon as a mythical underworld and how to take big ideas and distill them down to a usable form Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 09/11/24
Jeff Talanian returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss the work and influence of pulp fantasy legend Clark Ashton Smith. Stories Discussed: The Devotee of Evil, The Flower Women, The Satyr, Mother of Toads, The Charnel God, The Isle of the Torturers, The Tale of Satampra Zeiros, and The Seven Geases Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast:...
Published 09/04/24
I discuss my intentions to overthrow the current status quo and reconquer the world of fantasy and RPGs. I also discuss the recent controversies surrounding dungeon ecology and the mythic underworld. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 08/28/24
Black Lodge Games returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss their Kickstarter campaign for The Shucked Oyster, a setting and adventure supplement for ShadowDark Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 08/21/24
AlchemicRaker returns to discuss Chainmail, The Old Lords of Wonder and Ruin, and whether or not the OSR has run its course. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 08/14/24
Matt De Micco joins me to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Massacre Grounds, a Level 0 funnel adventure for Weird Frontiers. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 08/07/24
John Watson joins me to discuss various RPG products including Dungeon Dwelling Creatures, and a DCC version of Timothy Brown's Dragon Kings, a spiritual successor to Dark Sun! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 07/31/24
Wonkee returns to discuss the importance of aesthetics in RPG books, balancing legibility with aesthetics, learning to design the look of your product and so much more. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 07/24/24
Ian McGarty returns to discuss his ongoing Kickstarter campaign for Shadow of the Brutacorn, a 3rd level adventure designed for Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 07/03/24
Bad Mike Badolato and Erik Tenkar return to discuss all the fun and festivities from this year's North Texas RPG Convention! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 06/26/24
eff Talanian returns to discuss his ongoing campaign for Modulistic Terror, attending a convention as a creator versus as a fan, why we love North Texas RPG Convention and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 06/19/24
The Wonkee and I discuss the importance of using resources correctly, dealing with competition from AI, and using art effectively in your RPG. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 06/12/24
Dunder Moose join me to discuss the step-by-step process of implementing the ideas touted by the BrOSR at your table. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 05/29/24
Harmony Ginger returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss her interview with Jeffro Johnson, dealing with recent attention, and continuing to evolve her game. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 05/22/24
My partner in Guts N' Glory, The Wonkee, joins me for the first entry in a series of conversations about game design, publishing, and the creative process. If you're an aspiring creator, this is your invitation to get in the ring! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast:...
Published 05/15/24
DM Blackwall returns with his co-author Nate to discuss historical arms, tactics and warfare and how they can raise your RPG IQ. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support
Published 05/08/24