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In the twelfth episode of our interview series, we reconnect with writer/blogger/friend of the show Phil Vecchione of Gnome Stew and Engine Publishing.  Erik and Phil explore Engine’s newest product, Odyssey, and wax anecdotal about gaming, blogging, and Fate Core.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show: Engine Publishing Odyssey: The Complete Game Master’s Guide to Campaign Management Gnome Stew Engine’s Catalog of Gaming Products  

In our thirty-third regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the art of inter-party intrigue and betrayal as a tool for creating drama and story development in play.  They also take a look at some of the challenges they’ve encountered with Savage Worlds, talk about Anime Fest Wichita and the upcoming Tsunami GameDay event, and spend a little time with some listener emails. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com. Links from the show to be added.  

Topic - I had the great pleasure of sitting down with writer and game designer Sean Fannon for a while.  During this time we discussed how he got into the industry, where he's been, what he's done, and what he's doing now, including but not limited to his new Kickstarter project,  Shaintar : Legends Unleashed.  Finally, in this episode, Sean tells us his "Game Store Weirdo" story as I prematurely announce the next CarpeGM Gamecast contest of the same name. Links -  Shaintar: Legends Unleashed (Kickstarter) Evil Beagle Games Drive Thru RPG The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible 2nd Edition The OmniCosm - - Evil Beagle Games Savage Mojo HERO Games Sean supported - Dangerous Games Novels (Forbeck.com)   Be sure to get your entries in for our latest contest ~Game Store Weirdos (Contest)  

In our thirty-second regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, Shaun from Game Strategies Institute joins the cast for an in-depth look at the themes and trappings of a post-apocalyptic game setting. They also talk a little bit about upcoming conventions, discuss some of their experiences with local cons, and announce the nextTsunami GameDay event. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.      

Please support us by taking a few short minutes to fill out the 2013 RPG Podcast Listener Survey! In our thirty-first regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, Erik sits down with Jonikka and special guest Liz Duncan from Game Strategies Institute to discuss the challenges faced by female gamers as they immerse themselves in the hobby.  The ladies talk gaming preferences, discrimination, being a female GM, and even gender-bending with their PCs.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com  

Hosts - Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, Bryan Topic - In this episode, we talk about Star Trek- Into Darkness from the Trekkie and Non-Trekkie points of view.  This episode also contains part 1 of a 2 part series concerning Superman.  In part one, we discuss the lore of the "Big Blue Boy Scout", his history,  and our opinions before we see Man of Steel.  Be sure to check out part 2 of the series where we will be discussing our opinions of "Supes" after having seen Man of Steel,  where we will also present a review and breakdown of the theatrical release in classic CarpeGM style.       Media -  Probably Questionable (Podcast) Heroclix Team Base (Pics) Half in the Bag: Star Trek Into Darkness | - Red Letter Media   Notes - the interstitial music on this episode is "Perfect Occasion" by Falter Find out more about this band: on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FalterMusic Twitter - https://twitter.com/FalterOfficial Reverb Nation - http://www.reverbnation.com/faltermusic You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/chan

Please support us by taking a few short minutes to fill out the 2013 RPG Podcast Listener Survey! In our thirtieth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the details of one of the group’s newest campaigns, with a close look at character development, dramatic tools, and the art of integrating story development into a published scenario.  The panel also discusses their recent gaming experiences, spends a few minutes on Gears of War: Judgment, and Erik visits with Ryan Nock of EN Publishing regarding their new Kickstarter promotion. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show: Zeitgeist AP Hardcover Compilation Kickstarter Zeitgest Adventure Path Zeitgeist Forums on EN World Gears of War: Judgment  

Hosts - Dan, Steve, Bryan, Mack, Tyler Topic- In this episode, we discuss the usefulness (or lack thereof) of alignments in RPGs, their applications, and explore what our own alignments would be.             Notes - The music for this episode is "Souvenir" by 'These Animals" Many thanks to them for allowing us to share their music!   Find out more about this band: On Reverb Nation -  http://www.reverbnation.com/theseanimals Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theseanimals?sk=app_2405167945 Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheseAnimals or on their website - http://theseanimals.com/index.html  

In our twenty-ninth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the regular cast reconvenes to discuss character flaws and how to use them to grow and develop your PC.  The panel also discusses their recent gaming experiences, some new and upcoming products, and how to sew drama into any character’s play experience.Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show: Odyssey: The Complete Game Master’s Guide to Campaign Management Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Campaign Kickstarter: Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Kickstarter: Mekton Zero Carpe GM Gamecast RPG Circus Happy Jacks RPG Podcast  

In our twenty-eighth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, Erik welcomes a panel of guest pontificators from the wide world of RPG podcasting.  Dan from Carpe GM, George from RPG Circus, and JiB from Happy Jacks RPG Podcast take a stab at defining an overarching concern that touches on every aspect of the contemporary RPG experience.  They also field a few questions from the community and generally have a great time. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.  

On May 18th, the Prismatic Tsunami web community and the cast of Metagamers Anonymous hosted yet another live event at The Burrow: Gifts for Geeks in East Wichita. It was an all-day miasma of tabletop gaming with gamers from in and around the area. As the evening drew to a close, the cast recorded a live podcast with the participation of the numerous players, GMs, and casual game enthusiasts in residence, discussing their games, drawing prizes, and generally having a good time. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.      Links from the show: Dicepouch.com Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Game Strategies Institute  

Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve Topic - Its our birthday!  In this, our one year anniversary episode, we walk down memory lane and wax nostalgic about the show, where we've been, how far we've come, and where we'd like to go from here.  All the while, swallowing our pride and making fun of ourselves mercilessly....Enjoy!     Notes from Dan: As mentioned at the top of the show, our friends from Happy Jacks RPG Podcast have had to move their feed.  If you are already a listener of the showand you need your fix, you can find more info here: http://www.happyjacks.org/our-feed-has-changed/ If you're not a listener....shame on you.  

In our twenty-seventh regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the phenomenon of derailment, sharing their own experiences and  those of friends and listeners with players seriously derailing the game, for good or ill. They also talk about Jonikka’s very first game session from behind the screen. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.     Links from the show:  Tsunami Gameday RPG Registration Site Tsunami Gameday May 2013 Tsunami Quarterly Review  

Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve ~Special Guest~ Drew Rose of Heroic Adventures Topic - In this episode, we sit down with Drew Rose, the manager of our friendly local game store, Heroic Adventures!  The conversation starts with Drew's stories from the Gamma Trade Show.  Later we read some emails concerning the things that make a good game store, and what would be your dream game store...hilarity ensues.   Notes - Thanks to all of the listeners that contributed to the discussion, and a special thanks to the guys at RPG Circus and Gamerstable!     The music for this episode: "Beautiful Murder" was provided with permission by Mindset Defect. If you would like to lean more about this great band: Check out their website at : http://mindsetdefect.com/ See their fan page at : http://www.reverbnation.com/mindsetdefect Follow them on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MindsetDefect Or buy their music : http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%253Ddigital-music&field-keywords=mindset+defect  

In the eleventh episode of our interview series, we visit with veteran game designer Jim Pinto from Post World Games.  Erik and Jim sit down for a fun, casual conversation about gaming philosophy, Jim’s personal experiences in the creative industry, and his new Kickstarter campaign!  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show: Post World Games Toolcards: Fantasy GM Cards Kickstarter Page Post World Games Facebook Page King for a Day and Montsegur 1244  

In our anniversary episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the application of story arcs and how to develop them over the course of the game, offering tips for both players and GMs looking for ways to encourage character growth and investment. They also discuss William’s recent 40K RPG exercise, offer up yet another volume of the Tsunami City Project, and give Jonikka a chance to pitch her first game. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show:  Tsunami Gameday RPG Registration Site Tsunami Gameday May 2013 MetAnon Actual Play Series Tsunami Quarterly Review  

Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Mack     Topic - In our first ever Listener Episode, we settle in for a fantastic, and sometimes heated, conversation about ways that character creation can change the canon of your game world.  The topic was provided by our listener, Matthew Parody, from the Probably Questionable Podcast.  Matthew wasthe winner of  his own episode during our rating and review raffle, and has the distinction of being the fist person that I let my co hosts talk to!  The conversation was lively, and there's no doubt, we will do it again.  Enjoy!     Media -  Men At Arms Hobbies Inc (Facebook) Midtown Comics Iron Kingdoms | Privateer Press D&D Next Playtest - Wizards of the Coast Robot Chicken Star Wars Probably Questionable IPA Comedy (YouTube) The Burningmoore Incident (2010) - IMDb Nerdist Harmontown     The music for this episode was provided by: Swear and Shake You can find more of their work at: http://www.facebook.com/swearandshake http://www.youtube.com/swearandshake http://www.reverbn

In the tenth episode of our interview series, we visit with Micah from Obsidian Portal about his excellent website and their current Kickstarter campaign.  Then Erik and Jonikka spend some time with Shaun and Liz Duncan of Game Strategies Institute talking the ins and outs of convention games and the challenges of immersive gaming with different groups of players.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show: Obsidian Portal Obsidian Portal Reforged Kickstarter campaign Game Strategies Institute Tsunami Gameday May 2013 and The Conplanner Website  

In our twenty-fifth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the challenges related to getting in character and staying in character, offering tips and tricks to help bridge the gap between sessions and maintain a consistent sense personality and presence. They also draw their winner for the Spring Giveaway and talk about the Tsunami community’s recent and upcoming events. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show:  Tsunami Gameday May 2013 Prismatic Dragon VLOG Dicepouch.com Artisan Dice  

Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler Topic - In this episode, the hosts explore the idea of character death, whether or not if it matters, and how it factors into our games, our game design, and what we do when it occurs.           Media -  RPG Circus | The Greatest Show In Gaming(Podcast) NPC CAST | Your place for face to face games(Podcast) Blizzard Entertainment:StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm New 52 Batman - Batman News RPPR Actual Play | Role Playing Public Radio The Death and Return of Superman - YouTube (NSFW) Notes - I've checked them out, and NPC Cast not only exists, they've got a really good podcast!  Make sure to check them out! The music for this episode is provided by: Captain Carl's Tuesday Nite Blues Band Find more from these wonderful musicians.... On Facebook On ReverbNation