I recorded a one-shot I ran of Hex Games' "Monstersploitation" game Funkadelic Frankenstein on the Mean Streets of Monstertown and thought I'd share it with you. WARNING: This Actual Play episode is explicit! (NSFW)

Howdy, folks! I've recorded a message for you! The Great Debate! WILL return. In the mean time, here's my new podcast: Crucible of Realms. Feel free to check it out!

The Great Debate! has reached 50 episodes!  To celebrate Jim takes the audience behind the scenes - or at least, that's the plan... Acknowledgements (I ended up thanking quite a few people at the end of this episode - here are links for them!) Melissa Avery-Weir - irrsinn.net Tim White - Return to Northmoor & WTFAWD Gregory Avery-Weir - Ludus Novus Ed Healy - Atomic Array Dan Repperger - Fear the Boot Rob & the guys from The Bear Swarm! Anim5 - IDDFOS & The Gutter Skypes John...

Is it better to use a pre-existing setting or one that's home-brewed?  Our resident demonologist and a lunk-headed superhero load up their intellectual artillery on the subject and fire it at one another. Panelists: Reverend Jedediah Black, Demonologist Captain Radiant of the Integrity Force Shoutout & Tarrasque Poetry: Jeff Greiner - The Tome Show

Is it a good idea for GMs to pregenerate PCs for their campaigns?  A clone and a college professor talk about it. Panelists: Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic University Bob 3, Troubleshooter Clone from the Great Biodome (voiced by Jeff Greiner)

Which genre offers a better choice of playable creatures?  Fantasy or Science Fiction?  A spaceship pilot and a dwarven skyship engineer attempt to discuss the matter - hopefully without getting into a dogfight! Panelists: Major Hal Cross of the Interstellar Fleet (voiced by David Selby) Soren Magnus, Chief Engineer of the Dwarven Skyship Flying Hammer

A recording of myself running a quick game of ACTION CASTLE for some bored folks at Dragon*Con who were waiting for a panel to start. Parsely Games The Walking Eye

How important is having a background story for your campaign?  A bounty hunter and a cleric sit down and chat amenably about the subject. Panelists Father Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. Wilford Dr. Joseph "Doc" Anthrax

I didn't get to go to GenCon and decided to record a chat about it!  I commiserated with three other folks (Kim, Jason and Kent) who also didn't get to go this year.  Fair warning: we rambled for about half an hour! Jason's Blog Kim's Audio Projects For full show notes, go here.

Is it a good idea to bring an old PC into a new game?  A cyber-hacker and a government agent delve into what it means to transfer your character. Panelists: Reflux (Live via the Neural Net) Special Agent Jack McCandless Intro by Katharina of the Every Photo Tells podcast.

Are house rules the way to go when running an RPG or are they a bad idea?  A pirate and a futuristic military grunt take each other to task on the issue. Panelists: Darin Payne, Captain of the Ironblood Sgt. Dan Saunders of the Planetary Exploration Force (voiced by Indiana Jim) Shoutout & Promo: Indiana Jim Perry - Codename: Starkeeper

Is it a good idea to adapt an RPG from another source, such as a series of novels?  Our two undead panelists ponder the pros and cons of adaptation. Panelists: Baron Thandor Karn of the Dark Basin Lord Connor Shadowbane Announcement: Go check out the 2010 Podcast Listener Survey! Shoutout & Promo: Mark, Carol & Mags - All Games Considered

Is planar travel cool and exciting or is it just a tool to help the Game Master mess with the players?  A college professor and a dwarf engineer debate the subject. Panelists: Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic University Soren Magnus, Chief Engineer of the Dwarven Skyship Flying Hammer

Listen in as an old feud between two fantasy characters comes burbling to the surface.  A wizard and a cleric face off to discuss which kind of power is better: Arcane or Divine? Panelists: Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of Neverrest Father Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. Wilford

Is the guy who always knows the rules a help or a nuisance? A samurai and a superhero talk about the place of rules lawyers in RPGs. Panelists: Masato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange Blossoms Captain Radiant of the Integrity Force

Is it a good idea to rotate Game Masters in an ongoing campaign?  Listen in as preacher and a hacker toss the issue back and forth between them like a rag doll! Panelists: Reverend Jedediah Black, Demonologist Reflux (Live via the Neural Net) Shameless Self-Promotion: The Every World News Podcast

Advantages & Disadvantages. Merits & Flaws. Edges & Hindrances. Are they helpful to a game? A vampire and a college professor debate the pros and cons. Panelists: Lord Connor Shadowbane Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic University NOTE: There will be a slight delay as I deal with Christmahannukwanzaayuladanivus, after which there will be more debates forthcoming!

Is it a bad thing for player characters to kill or should it be perfectly acceptable?  An archwizard and a superhero take up arms over the issue. Panelists: Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of Neverrest Captain Radiant of the Integrity Force

When PCs fight each other, does everyone lose or is it just another way to get their game on?  A necromancer and a samurai square off on the subject. Panelists: Baron Thandor Karn of the Dark Basin Masato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange Blossoms

What dangers lurk beneath the waves?  And what the heck is an aspidochelone?  Our intrepid panelists -- a pirate captain and a cleric -- slyly skirt around these questions and many more about underwater adventures! Panelists: Darin Payne, Captain of the Ironblood Father Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. Wilford

Are pre-written adventures a useful tool or do they do nothing but force PCs down a pre-determined track?  A college professor and a government agent tackle the issue of who's really in the driver's seat when modules come into play. Panelists: Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic University Special Agent Jack McCandless CONTEST! The character suggestion contest is over.  Thanks very much for your entries!  I announce the winner after the debate. Shoutout &...

Is trying to make a character as powerful as possible a good thing or a bad thing?  A wizard and a bounty hunter flex their intellectual muscles over the subject. Panelists: Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of Neverrest Dr. Joseph "Doc" Anthrax Intro by Stu, Tappy & Stork of Happy Jack's RPG Podcast CONTEST! Only one day left for the character suggestion contest - it ends November 5th!  E-mail your suggestion for a new Great Debate character to...

Are good and evil absolutes for your PCs or do your characters see things in shades of grey?  A superhero and a pirate tackle the issue of anti-heroes in RPGs. Panelists: Captain Radiant of the Integrity Force Darin Payne, Captain of the Ironblood Intro by J.C. Hutchins CONTEST! Just one week to go on the character suggestion contest!  E-mail your suggestion for a new Great Debate character to [email protected] and write CONTEST ENTRY in the subject line.  The winner will receive...

The idea of warfare as a theme in RPGs is kicked about, pummeled and salivated over by our panelists.  A cleric and a fighter pilot wage war over the concept of waging war. Panelists: Major Hal Cross of the Interstellar Fleet (voiced by David Selby) Father Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. Wilford CONTEST! E-mail your suggestion for a new Great Debate character to [email protected] and write CONTEST ENTRY in the subject line.  The winner will receive a personalized outgoing...