This episode was suggested by Chris Shorb many moons ago. I just dove back in and used my normal segments to make it less intimidating. Hope you'll enjoy!
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This episode I'll explore the confusion created by the terms Dark Fantasy and Grimdark Fantasy and then provide 8 variations that illustrate the kind of settings inspired by the terms.
Call-in from Jason Connerly of …
Chris Shorb asked for Reptile Folk. Here they are!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportAnother great suggestion from Goblin's Henchman! If the world were full of monsters with weird powers and crazy anatomy, surely there would be people …
This was a great suggestion from Goblin's Henchman! Listen to a couple more submissions for my Crazy Chimera Carousel followed by a list of magic …
Welcome aboard the Crazy Chimera Carousel! Enjoy the ride!
Mentioned or called in:
Jason Connerley - Nerd's RPG Variety Cast
Joe Richter - Hindsightless
Goblin's Henchman
Spencer "Free Thrall" - Keep Off the Borderlands
Brian …
Fritz Leiber coined the term. I'll be talking about what the genre does in games and providing 8 examples of Sword and Sorcery settings.
Call-in from …
This is a bit of a longer episode. I wanted to cover some ideas about genre, terminology, and labels before continuing my series! I hope you'll have …
Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast inspires another episode! This time it's all about Low Fantasy. This is the second episode in a series in which I'm exploring the sub-genres under the "Fantasy" umbrella. I hope …
The first of several planned episodes on the various sub-genres of fantasy. This one tackles Epic Fantasy and uses the 8 variations as examples of the genre.
Call-ins from Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Brian …
This episode will be about towers thanks to a suggestion from Ray Otus! There is also an invitation to join in the fun creating new monsters for the Crazy Chimera Carousel! Enjoy!
--- Support this podcast: …Thanks to Joe Richter of the excellent Hindsightless podcast for the idea for this one! Lowly shoes are much more powerful than we often remember.
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Whatcha got in the bag? Magic bags have appeared in folklore and myth for ages because all of us can relate to the mysterious experience of reaching …
The monster I always turned to when I opened my Fiend Folio was the Death Knight. I was obsessed with knights. These evil, anti-paladins seemed like …
The great forests are places of personal trial. They rarely release the same soul that wandered in.
--- Support this podcast: …Hirelings can be great for carrying stuff and using as fodder. While it's never a good idea for a hireling to upstage the player characters, they can still be an interesting part of an adventure!
--- Support this …A great trap can freak out your players AND give information about the setting that helps establish themes and offers hints to the players at the same time!
--- Support this podcast: …What's the difference between a common monster and a villain? Listen to this episode for my take...
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportWhat do you use for protection? I always loved those shiny suits of plate armor! For a good dungeon crawl though...maybe something better for swimming or climbing eh? Here's another short episode with a few thoughts and …
Nasty little humanoids with a thirst for blood and treasure! Here's a short episode that gets quickly to the variations!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportMaps are such an interesting part of role playing because they can make a huge difference in the way the world is understood by the players. Call in …
Who wants to go to the mall in the middle of a fantasy adventure? Can shops enhance the setting?
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportAre they obnoxious genre breaking characters or legitimate fantasy heroes? Chris Shorb asked me for this one and I hope he finds and enjoys it!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportWhat are your favorite thief archetypes? Ever had that player in your group who wanted to play a thief because...jerk?
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportOrcs! Nuff said!
Call-in from Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportWhat about those magic items found early in a character's career? Can we do better than a +1 weapon?
Call-ins from:
Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Podcast
Spencer (Free Thrall) from Keep Off the Borderlands
Joe (The …
Thanks to Jason Connerley for the suggestion!
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What can we do with dreams in our games?
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Give your city a face and a heart!
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How do you drop some of that delicious Toho magic into your games?
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They're one of the favorite ways to cross those big fantasy maps!
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Check out Ray Otus' Plundergrounds! We are both responding to a prompt from Jim Jones about Bards!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportWhat can we borrow from the greats to make our own game wizards more interesting? Call ins from Joe Richter and Jim Yoder!
Go to Jellysaw to see the 10 fantasy novels Ray Otus picked as foundational works of fantasy!
…Lots of great call-ins! Ray Otus, Benjamin Hinnum, RFED, and Joe Richter.
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3 of my favorite monsters and 8 variations on goblins!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportAnd now for the little people! Fun new Sword Breaker Theme mix from Lu Quade who has an Anchor podcast of his own called
Songs from the Surface of the Earth --- Support this podcast: …I was challenged by Ray Otus and I did not back down!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportInterview with Wayne Peacock of MOTiVE zine and Podcast!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sword-breaker/supportChatter about curses and their role in games versus fiction.
Call in from Stephen Karnes of Rocks and Roots!
--- Support this podcast: …A short exploration of Holy Relics and a lot of fun content from listeners!
Ray Otus just dropped his 50th episode of Plundergrounds!
Aaron Clark's …
A short one on offering something other than the usual kings and queens.
Mentioned:
This is a short episode about the Ranger Class. I had some great input from:
Yochai Gal requested an episode about world building. Here it is!
Interviews with:
This time I discuss the mighty Dwarf! How are they the same and different from their folkloric origins? Ray Otus offers up some super cool ideas from …
Inspired by Brian Holland of Session Zero and Cody M. of the No Save For You podcast, I'll share my thoughts on clerics. I'm a big fan of the class …
Let's talk about spell books! What are we missing? How can we make them more exciting?
Great ideas from Steven Karnes - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/9300/Rocks-and-Roots?term=rocks+and+roots
A chat about what elves are and what they've become in role playing games. Great suggestions from Colin Green, Ray Otus, Brian Holland, Rob C and …
A discussion about making castles memorable. Messages from Brian Holland (Creator of the Session Zero zine), Colin Green (Spikepit podcast), and …
In this episode I introduce Brian Holland's newest Session Zero zine Halo, Fang and Horn and offer up some ideas for adding spice to your …
In this episode Jesse Ross and I talk about playing with young players and bringing very fantastical settings to life! Check out Yochai Gal's One Shot World https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/242339 And Tam's Blog …
In this episode I talk with Ray Otus about borrowing ideas from other sources. You'll also get 8 variations on hirelings and an assortment of goodies in the Market Square!
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This is the very first episode of Sword Breaker! It's October and in honor of Halloween, I talk about zombies.
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