Forward Into The Past
A constant companion on my commute these past several months, and immediately jumps to the number one slot when a new episode drops. The series is steeped in nostalgia but over time the lens focuses not so much on the past as on the present, and how this group of fifty-something year old role players reconnect with a hobby they've come to love all over again. The Venn Diagram of my role playing experience overlaps with these guys like a total eclipse of the sun. My favorite bit of the show is when Dirk and Blythy chat about the strengths and weaknesses of a particular rules system -- not so much for the rules talk (which is always very good), but because it is delightful to share in the friendly affection these two life-long friends and armchair adventurers have for each other. Long may they delve!Read full review »
goldenboat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/24/18
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An excellent podcast focusing on the RPGs of the 80's, with a dash of discussion of how it relates to games of today. Quite sophisticated analysis of these classic games wrapped in the warm, dulcet Northern tones of Dirk and Blithey. Do yourself a favour and get listening.Read full review »
Guardianista via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/02/17
Highly recommended for anyone that has been playing tabletop rpg's since the 70s or 80s. Each game they feature an older RPG. They review the game, talk about their experiences, rate the rules, and recommend some supplements. Excellent listening.Read full review »
critical rob via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/13/15
I'm no grognard but I do love this podcast. Dirk's narrative style is engaging and amusing; he and the other contributors clearly demonstrate an deep knowledge and deeper love for their subject. I've never played Runequest but, after listening to their first episode, I really want to....Read full review »
RpgGamerDad via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/28/15
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