Spikepit

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby.

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The perfect excuse to dust off my old TJ Drenon/Logan Howard theme song, ramble through JV West's GOZR role-playing game and respond to some well …

Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent experience of running and playing tabletop games (ICRPG) and more. Big thanks to Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Rich …

Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent struggles whilst running and playing games (Forbidden Lands, ICRPG), the choice between reading fact or fiction - which is more valuable, …

Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics including School DnD Club, Forbidden Lands, Dragonbane, Pirate Borg and RPG a Day Month. …

Discussion related to a range of RPG topics including School DnD Club, ICRPG and Forbidden Lands. Awesome called in contributions from Jason …

In this episode I happily respond to call ins from my buddy Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents) and ponder our historical influences, online …

I'm still riding that 'ol nostalgia wave, further exploration of Dragon Warriors, Maelstrom and more. In addition to this, Warmaster makes a comeback …

This quick slice of nostalgia comes in the form of a reading - Jim Bambra's review of Starfrontiers, as featured in Imagine issue 1 April 1983. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, …

Classic UK games this episode; Dragon Warriors, Blood Bowl, Warhammer, Reaper. Big thanks to callers Karl (the GMologist Presents) Spencer (Keep off …

Originally published December 2020 as episode 344. Barney of Loco Ludus kindly called in with some great reflection on recent topics, expanding the discussion about long term campaign play, character progression and …

341 A lot to upack... Originally aired 12/11/20Grappling with the topic of replay value and mashing up ideas.

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What's the state of play with ol' Spikepit and our gaming hobby. The Lazy DM's Companion, Black Pudding, Fantastic Lairs, Iron Kingdoms and Google …

339 Are experience points rubbish? Originally aired 12/11/20. Long term RPG play and progression. Awesome contributions from John Large (Red Dice Diaries) and Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)

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338 Fuelling Your Imagination. So maybe DnD is boring? Awesome call ins from John Large (Red Dice Diaries), Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)

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337 DnD 5E is boring!!! Yep that’s right...that's what I was told, it must be true. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this …

A tribute to all those folk who called in contributions... carrying Spikepit through the last 100 episodes.

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In this episode...Talon by GMT, Blood Bowl, Man o' War and nostalgia up the wazoo!!! Big thanks to Karl (the GMologist Presents) and Jason (the …

Originally aired 6th December 2020 as episode 345. Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue kindly called in with some great reflection on recent topics, …

300 with Jason Connerley, originally aired 19th August, 2020. Three hundred episodes in.  To mark the occasion Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety cast has joined me for a chat about the 2006 film "300" and how it …

200 A Reflection - Originally aired September 21 2019 Sharing some thoughts and feelings about the podcast.  Inspiration from fellow podcasters and future ideas.  Thanks to Aron Clark and Spencer Game for their called …

100 Century of Spikepit - The Everybody Medley - featuring everybody who called in. Originally aired February 8th 2019. Big thanks to all the folks …

Originally aired 18th November 2020 as episode 342. An urban crawl down memory lane, with some personal recollections and reflection. If you have any …

Big thanks to Pink Phantom, Aron Clark and JRR Tolkien for the inspiration.

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Originally published as 349 December 2020. Is the long game a deep game?
Great call ins from Andy Goodman (Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Grizzly Peaks Radio) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)

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Episode 360 originally aired on 25/02/2021. All the call ins all the time. Big thanks to, TJ, James, Arlen, Menion, Ivy, and our mystery caller. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns regarding this episode …

Originally released as 353 on 08/02/2021. In this episode I pose that classic question, how do you compare to a goldfish? Also, do you enjoy bad …

Originally published as episode 346 on 17/12/2020. Christmas is coming. Family gaming, dice, Lego, maps, design and utility. I'm ignoring the famous advice and crossing the streams. Music was written and performed by …

Originally released 335 November 2020. Spikepit is taking time to ponder wargaming and RPG's.  Many thanks to fellow podcasters Che Webster (Roleplay …

Monster rabbit hole, Spencer calls in, Temple of the Monkey God, Paul Bonner illustrations. Thanks for listening.

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Organising my gaming and finally answering some calls.

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A rambling roundup of my recent gaming experiences.

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Talking about my engagement with the hobby. Two player boardgames, recent wargaming and experiences running ICRPG.

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Thoughts around some of the games that I have been enjoying of late.

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Some early impressions of 'Hard Suit' from Runehammer

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Spikepit rambles on about what he's been up to... simple as that :-)

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181 Fantasy Realism. Many thanks for the called in contributions, Joe from Hindsightless, Spencer of Keep Off the Borderlands, Dave of D Percentile, Cody M of No Save for You, Jeremy of Thought Eater, Evil Jeff Minions …

178 Flaming Oil!!!!!! This "Drive by" episode is a reading of a blog article, "Lamp Oil Doesn't Burn. antiledo.blogspot.com"If you have any questions …

233 What OSR isn't - With Ray Otus. Part 1 of a great chat with Ray Otus (Plundergrounds). We discuss some thoughts around the concept of OSR.

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Halloween draws near and restless Old School Revenants stir from their tombs. Originally published as episode 324. Big thanks to Jason and Jeff for …

Originally aired August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 421. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit …

Originally aired August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 420. An honourable mention for a lesser discussed game. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, …

We don't need no stinking hit dice! If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at …

Ian Livingstone's Forest of Doom, my introduction to the world of solo adventure games, and my very first Fighting Fantasy book. If you have any …

Ready the pitchforks, a contentious fraction comes under scrutiny. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit …

Talking RPG's cubed or "Boxology" also known as "Box Theory" depending on your sources. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this …

Welcome praise, welcome opportunity and welcome developments. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at

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Character memories and emergent background. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at …

Taking the hit Barney & Hench. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at …

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Picking up on theme trap. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit …

How to write adventure modules that don't suck by Goodman Games. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please …

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Tales from Bodmin Moor. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit …

Talking about use of RPG supplements.
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Talk of sea rescue in RPG. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit …

Talk of Deep Carbon Observatory. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at …

Talk of collaborative fiction. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please …

Talk of Perilous Wilds. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit …

Trusting the listener to call in. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at …

Talk of the podcast medium, also player roles. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, …

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast …

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast …

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast …

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Originally aired 4th August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 394. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the …

Please send your audio messages to spikepitpodcast@gmail.com big thanks as always to my supporters on Patreon and callers, Anthony (Casting Shadows) and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for their generous contributions.

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Originally aired 3rd August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 393. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the …

Originally aired 2nd August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 392 If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the …

Originally aired 1 August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 391. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the …

Closing out #RPGaDAY2022 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Jim Tripp, BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Anthony (Casting Shadows) for their generous contributions.

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Welcoming into the pit, game designer Joe Salvador, author of Eldritch Tales and the driving force behind Raven God Games.

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Spikepit is taking time for a closer look at the "There and Back Again"  RPG by Ray Otus.  This episode draws together content from the back catalogue, as well as from some previously unreleased actual play …

Reading Roll for Shoes, a Micro RPG by D.Weird

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Buried treasure previously unreleased epic call in bonanza!!!

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Monster tiers - how to bin reams of monster stat blocks, also more Barovian adventure with Barbarian Biff.

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DMing in a shared setting and some home group character chat.

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Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Kevin (The Red Caps Podcast) and Anthony (Casting Shadows). Please enjoy.

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I've got a "right one" for you this time...OMG!

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Big thanks and shout out to newest Patreon supporter James Knight. Continuing #RPGaDAY2022 with great contributions from Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety …

Delving into ICRPG Master Edition for some rules chat. Using Hearts in ICRPG, Initiative and Turns, Hero Coins and Milestones

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Calls From Kevin (Red Caps Podcast) Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) "Crazy Spikepit Theme" Logan Howard

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Who remembers Ivor the Engine?... Assisting me with day 10/11 of #RPGaDAY2022 we have delightful contributions from Joe (Hindsightless) Runeslinger …

#rpgaday2022 day 7&8, special thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for AAA... Enjoy

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More IC #RPGaDAY2022 6&7 including a call from Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and a mini rant about frustrating polarising generalisations. …

#rpgaday2022 day 5 to answer this question I'm delving back into ICRPG

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#RPGaDay2022 Questions 1-4 The first installment of my RPG a Day ponderings, my answers to the daily questions presented in a journal type style. Please enjoy.

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Ray, Larry, and RFED call in

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All the call ins all the time. Big thanks to Barney, Pink Phantom, Jason, and Rich Fraser.

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Calls from Joe Salvador, Jason (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) Anthony (Casting Shadows) Joe (Hindsightless) Karl (The GMologist Presents) Rich (Cockatrice …

Big thanks to Anthony, Spencer, Karl and BJ for these inspirational call ins. More to follow

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Originally published as episode 162. Being a better player. Contributions from, Ivy the Happy Whisk, Logan Sword Breaker Howard, Froth the Thought Eater , Spencer aka Free Thrall, Evil Jeff of Minions and Musings and …

Originally published as episode 161, blame Mr Connerly for this re-release. Contributions from:
Ivy the Happy Whisk, Frank Turfler of Frank T's Liner …

Originally published as episode 160 June 18 2019 Starting discussion about player quality. Why do I spend so much time and effort trying to improve …

Big thanks to Jason (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) BJ Boyd (The Arcane Alienist) Menion (Confessions of a Wee Timorous Bushi) and Goblins Henchman

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Reporting on awesome experience, Beyond the Wall, and High Rise calls thanks to Jason (Nerds RPG Variety Cast/Cerebrevore) and Joe (Hindsightless) Intro music written and performed by Frank Clark is used with his …

Thinking out loud about - school gaming clubs, picking a system, Beyond the Wall, ICRPG, Dracula, Spelljammer, Plants on the BBC, original series …

Originally released as episode 009 in June 2018. In many ways it feels like a lifetime ago, so much has changed.

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All the guerilla all of the time. Big thanks to Jason and Arlen for making it happen. Skol

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Notes to follow

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Big thanks to my Pit Crew buddies who called in, Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), John (Red Dice Diaries), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Joe (Hindsightless).

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Have a listen it's Sunday, surely you have a few moments to waste...my awesome callers always have something useful to say. Big thanks to the …

Come on a rambling ideas and inspiration update with ol' Spikepit as he answers call ins from buddies Rich (Cockatrice Nuggets) and Jason (Nerd's RPG …

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I talk about my thoughts on starting a campaign using Chris Gonnermans super accessible 'Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game'. Music was written and …

Overview of Eldritch Tales - Lovecraftian White Box Role-playing by Joseph Salvador of Raven God Games. If you have any questions comments or …

Talking about my experience of running Tomb of the Serpent Kings, by Skerples, art by Scrap Princess. Be warned that this episode does contain spoilers. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with …

What have I been upto in my gaming hobby, Kahoot quiz experiment, gaming with Google, Beowulf, Ravenloft actual play, cognitive science and book …

Originally published as 304 - in this episode I welcome Spencer Game into the pit.  We discuss his game, Osseous, create a character and enjoy a …

I delve way back int the archives to unearth a little gem, a lovely chat with Frank Turfler, listen to part 2 on the excellent Frank T's Liner Notes originally published DEC 17 2018

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Knave RPG by Ben Milton, a rules walkthrough. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy.

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Spikepit reading the history of this product as researched and written by Shannon Appelcline, the editor-in-chief of RPGnet and the author of …

Spring is in the air - the new generation rises. Happy Easter folks. Watch this space :-)

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Knave, 10x10x10, Hextalk (Previously Archived)

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An episode for RPG fans old and new. Responding to recent episodes with some great ideas, we have my buddies, Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's …

A mash up of previously archived content combined with new call's in this episode. Big thanks to the Pit Crew and callers who support my efforts with their contributions

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Originally aired as episode 040. Aquarius 1, bringing Stay Frosty out of the deep freeze, classic call ins from some old friends. We also enjoy a new …

Retrieved from the stacks for re-release, one of my first product reviews.

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Previously hidden away in the archives (038), this 28/09/2018 episode gets wheeled back into the light. Music written and performed by Frank Clark is used with his express permission.

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Delving back into the archives for this re-release from 2018 (037). In addition, responding to the mob rules topic, I share a helpful new call in …

Delving into the archives to bring you a blast from the past (036). Listen out for some ol' friends we haven't heard from in a while.

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Big thanks to Karl. Edited by BOO.

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Big thanks to Karl, Jason and Che. Music was written and recorded by Frank Clark, and is used with his express permission. Interview edited by BOO.

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Big thanks to Karl. Edited by BOO.

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A laid back chat with Karl Rodriguez of "The GMologist Presents". Call ins from the man himself as well as Pit Crew buddies Che Webster (Roleplay …

Spikepit training update, Splintered Kingdom, Blinded by the Light, DIY nightmares and more. Big thanks to "Pit Crew" callers Jason and Karl. Enjoy.training

All sorts of random ramblings from the pit, including "Beyond the Wall RPG" and Shrewsbury during the Norman conquest of England, in this fireside chat episode. Big thanks to my podcasting buddies, BJ (The Arcane …

News from Spikepit, English History a book recommendation and more...with call ins from my buddies Jason and Karl. If you have any questions comments …

Big thanks to our awesome callers Joe (Hindsightless), Che (Roleplay Rescue), Barney (Loco Ludus) and representing the NZ Pitcrew it's Yvon. My …

Spikepit reads from Steve Jackson's Fighting Fantasy Gamebook "The House of Hell". If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the …

Spikepit reads from Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy Gamebook City of Thieves. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest …

An into the pit update. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit …

Spikepit reads from Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy Gamebook, Deathtrap Dungeon. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the …

Spikepit reads from Steve Jackson's Fighting Fantasy Gamebook Citadel of Chaos. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest …

Spikepit reading from The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, a Fighting Fantasy Gamebook, by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, …

In this remix episode I chat with my brother RFED about our fond memories of childhood, starting out and growing up in this awesome hobby that we all share. Music was written and recorded by Frank Clark and is used with …

A BOXING UP recording........Whaaaaaaat!! The game books I'm getting rid of and my reflections. Big thanks to Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) for his …

Prompted by John and Hanna's recent discussion on Red Dice Diaries I thought I'd remix my Lazy DM episodes. Music was written and recorded by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any …

In this remix Spikepit is letting off steam in relation to rule zero tyranny. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, …

A walk down memory lane, back to 2018 with Erik Tenkar.

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"Wow neat!" or "Give me a break!" Scratching the "Old School" itch. Spikepit ponders ideas for addressing some pressing DMing projects. Music was …

Big thanks to Spencer, Jason and BJ.

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Discussing dice swing in games, and how we often seem to read beyond the binary nature of pass fail rolls. Confused?...you will be...Music was …

Drive by episode, challenging the popularity of borrowed opinion (hot take), mail merged address labels for organising information, Jamie and the …

Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit combines thoughts from Dungeons and Dragons designers …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA A DnD tale of adventure, readings from designers of the worlds …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA  Spikepit presents a raft of thoughts and ideas for hacking DnD. Big thanks to BJ (Arcane Alienist) and Arlen (Live from Pellam's …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit hits the books in a quest to resolve his inner D&D …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit responds to listener feedback in this episode loosely themed around serial book abuse. Music was written and performed by …

Listener feedback on recent episodes, in particular "DM Tips" I also ponder my hobby plans. Big thanks to John Large (Red Dice Diaries), Jason …

It's 2021 I'm passionate about talking and running role-playing games, let's pose the question "What is the OSR?" Blame Erik Tenkar and his Tavern …

A meandering journey, discussing rivers in RPG's. Originally released as separate episodes "Retread Remix"  draws together content from the back catalogue, which now resides in the Spikepit archives. Thanks to Jason …

Five further game winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other games which may involve bad wrong fun). If you have any …

A wealth of Midderlands goodness; discussion around inspirational influences, compatible systems, particularly appropriate adventures,  collaboration …

Featuring Gavin Norman's Dolmenwood setting, including readings of as yet unpublished material .  Originally released as two separate episodes …

Five more game winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other games which may involve bad wrong fun). If you have any questions …

Remixed compilation of archived episodes . Discussion of using Anchor, nostalgia, Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, Star Wars and accents from Mary Poppins. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this …

Five winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other lesser games). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this …

Spikepit and callers talk about how RPG's like Dungeons and Dragons are great with the family.  Originally released as a series of episodes in July …

331 Dragon Rampant Miniatures Rules. Super flexible miniatures wargame by Osprey Games, an affordable option to GW's Warhammer Fantasy Battle. If you …

330 Seeing in the Dark (Discussing infra vision) In this remix Spikepit and callers talk about how fantasy RPG's like Dungeons and Dragons deal with seeing in the dark.  Originally released as a series of episodes in …

329 Hold on a Minute!!! (Gotcha mechanisms in games) This is the big one, all the miss a turn pit discussion in one retread remix. This medley will …

172 The City of Great Lunden - Unboxing and Initial Impressions. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please …

105 Old School Essentials, Retro Adventure Game, Core Rules Preview. A look at Gavin Norman's reworked and clarified B/X core rules. Formerly the B/X …

091 Call ins and comments from the gaming community. Comparing and contrasting our thoughts about Moldvay and Mentzer visions of Dungeons and …

Colin introduces himself briefly and outlines the direction for Spikepit. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, …