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A round table discussion with Ross Payton, Tom Church, Cody Walker and Samantha Harrel. Synopsis: Every gamer has been touched by a very special kind of player. The bad player wrecks campaigns, breaks up relationships and causes madness with their inept munchkinism, selfish attitude, and infuriating personal habits. Two guests, Sam and Cody, join us… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 06: The Bad Player appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

By Ross Payton and Tom Church Synopsis: Since the holidays are around the corner, we turn our attention to that most treasured aspect of gaming: loot. Whether it’s a shiny +5 vorpal longsword or a slightly used bionic arm, every player looks forward to getting more loot. But is that the point of gaming? After… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 05: Loot appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

By Ross Payton and Tom Church Synopsis: Sometimes a game just screws up because of trivial issues. Shopping for magic items, chasing red herrings, and arguing about guns. Why does this happen? How can it be fixed? We take a look at these quirks in gaming and provide a few solutions. Also, a letter from… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 04: Game Quirks appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

RPPR is always expanding, so we are proud to present our first Actual Play. In the future, we’ll bring you a wide variety of games. Please let us know what kind of games you want to hear. Bear in mind this recording was made in 2005 with a simple voice recorder. However is is perfectly… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Little Fears Actual Play: Night of the Squashed Cat appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

By Ross Payton and Tom Church BONUS: The notes of the successful Hunter the Reckoning campaign mentioned this episode. If you like modern horror, there are numerous plot hooks and ideas to steal from these notes. Enjoy Synopsis: Horror is a staple of role playing games, but actually making the game scary is harder than… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 03: When Games Go Bump in the Night appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Performed by Ross Payton and Tom Church Synopsis: Every gamer has been in a game that has imploded. Why do some games fall apart? We look at how bad GMing can cause a game to not only fail but implode by looking at some of the games we’ve been in. Also, a new Letter from… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 02: When Games Implode appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

RPPR Episode 01 Written and voiced by Ross Payton and Tom Church Our first episode of second edition RPPRm with a wrapup of Gencon and two new segments for the show: Letters from Tom and Gaming Stories. At Gencon, we played in a Call of Cthulhu game run by Scott Glancy of Pagan Publishing, saw… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Episode #1: Gencon wrapup appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

RPPR has an exciting line up of new shows this spring, such as the Elitist Fuck and GM & DM. Get the preview and send us your feedback. Written by Tom Church and performed by the RPPR staff. Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post The RPPR Spring Lineup appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

My pallet desires pie but what kind of pie? The patriotic fervor of apple? The esoteric revelations of blueberry? Perhaps the October dream that is pumpkin? Or perhaps the culinary dichotomy known as rhubarb? Ab3 tries playing Palladium’s darling rpg, Rifts, at a local Denny’s. Of course, between El Disgusto’s obsession with ninjas and Blobert’s… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Ab3 Rant #17: The Bad Rifts Project appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Perhaps the oldest form of communication on the Internet, flame wars are an integral part of the great conversation. We’ve reenacted a particularly common flame war archetype, gamers bitching about what era of Call of Cthulhu is best and furries. Performed by the RPPR staff Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Another Flame War on the Internet appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

It’s the hottest new sitcom to hit the airwaves! Beholder, a horrible monster from the underdark, has moved to the big city. What kind of whacky misadventures can this lovable scamp get into? Written & Mixed by Chris Farmer Performed by the RPPR regulars Some sound effects from Freesound. Samples used from Freesound August 13,… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Everybody Loves Beholder! appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

GM and DM deal with some common and uncommon problems. They teach both players and gamemasters how to stand up for themselves during the game. But more importantly, they also bring to light a rare but important problem, Reality Displacement Syndrome or RDS. When a game lasts too long a player can confuse the game… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post The Game Masters: RPG Reality Displacement Syndrome appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Even a world of high fantasy and adventure needs the law. When the law is broken, only a band of brave orcish detectives and the guild of prosecuting attorneys can make things right. However, can they solve the murder of an adult red dragon by an illegally enchanted dragonbane sword? Find out in Law and Orcdom. Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Law and Orcdom appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Grignr’s quest continues in the Eye of Argon. Can he survive the stygian depths of the prison? Written by Jim Theis Narrated by Ross Payton Mixed by Chris Farmer Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post The Eye of Argon Part 3 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Do you wish you could have better luck with your dice? DPSU can give you that luck! Listen in to find how you go from a natural 1 botch to a Nat 20 critical hit. Stop letting the GM push you around. Get the dice that can get the job done. Written by Tom Church… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Dice Preparation Services Unlimited appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

America is divided in two camps, the red and the blue. This cannot stand. Take control as the leader of either side and fight for control over the fate of the USA! Build legions of soldiers, from rednecks in pick up trucks or disgruntled suburban teens. In the end, only side will prevail. Will it… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Red State Vs. Blue State: The RTS appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Sport Drinks today are weak. They don’t provide the extreme amounts of energy gamers need. So, XTREME XP is there to help YOU. How? It provides not only an incredible energy boost, it actually GIVES you EXPERIENCE POINTS. Can you imagine leveling up with a sixpack of Xtreme XP instead of having to kill kobolds… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Xtreme XP Commercial appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

“Why ever be out of character? It’s so much nicer in there. Player characters don’t have problems with girlfriends and jobs and a rash that just won’t go away.” Sometimes getting everyone in the same room at the same time to play D&D isn’t enough. Ab3 discovers that reality often eclipses the mightiest of in… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Ab3 rant #18: The D&D Session That Mostly Wasn’t appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

We continue our rendition of this masterpiece of fantasy literature. Written by Jim Theis Narrated by Chris Farmer Mixed by Chris Farmer Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post The Eye of Argon Part 2 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

The Eye of Argon is one of the classics of fantasy literature, which is why we’re creating an audiobook version of it. Listen to a stirring rendition of this timeless tale, complete with a rather unique theme song. Written by Jim Theis Narrated by Ross Payton Mixed by Chris Farmer Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Presents: The Eye of Argon Part 1 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.