Heading to "jumped the shark" territory
Having now listened religiously to the majority of the run I am getting that uneasy feeling that I got with Fear the Boot, Roll for Initiative and a few other high quality gaming podcasts. They each, seemingly, have a baked-in lifespan and I fear that MM is rapidly approaching the end of it's useful life. It's not as if the repetition of well worn topics is the root of the problem, there is enough variety and depth in the subjects to warrant a few goes round the block. The problem more is in the change in attitudes of the hosts. It seems that a little bit of success has gone to their heads and from being wry, witty and somewhat self-deprecating with the occaisonal burst of quite charming self congratulation they have morphed into irritatingly self-satisfied voices of authority. Try though they might, and Phil is a bit better on this than Chris they can't help the "our way is the best way" vibe creeping into everything. I am really disappointed because they are both very smart and entertaining guys but it is beginning to grate. I hope they can take this criticism in the spirit in which it was intended. I'd love to get back to the erudite, scattergun and humble texture of their earlier shows (kind of anywhere up to episode 150-175). Here's hoping.Read full review »
Goodmania7000 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/28/17
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I started listening to Chris, Phil, and Bob several months ago. The offer some great insight into being a good GM and a good player. Some of their advice has proven timely, and beneficial in my own campaigns.
Smithjd54 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/04/17
You won't find any other podcast that delves so deeply into what makes role-playing games tick. They tackle a huge variety of topics, and are prominent and prolific voices of indie games. Keep it up Misdirected Mark!Read full review »
araklusta via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/22/20
I love listening to these guys. They focus a lot on more modern games and playing styles which I like, but they acknowledge that as long as you are having fun, there is no wrong way to role play.
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