Tavern Chat

Yep, it's another twofer! First, Talking Crid with Bad Mike and Tenkar, with special guest Casey Christofferson. Casey has launched the Catpocolypse Zine. But stick around, as we also have a Fireside Chat with Lloyd Metcalf. Lloyd has the Maximum HP #5 zine currently funding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Continuing with the ZineQuest Fireside Chat series, we have another twofer. Frank Tuflet and his Lair of the Manticore zine and Nathan Town and his The 13th Fleet Zine. You can find them both on Kickstarter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I sat down for two Fireside Chats regarding ZineQuest. The first was with Zak Goins, who has the Scrap Rats zine. The second was with James Carpio with his Anarchy! zine. Good times were had by all. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitesizedgaming/scrap-rats-rpg https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grindhausmedia/anarchy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I sat down with Jeff Jones, layout artist of Torchlight Zine, and we talked about the Kickstarter process and his ZineQuest project, Scoundrels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I sat down for a Fireside Chat with Craig Campbell, of the Low Stakes Zine. Low Stakes is inspired by What We Do in the Shadows, both the movie and the TV show.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Rach and Tenkar talk about healthy alternatives for a low sodium, low carb diet. Rach brings out one of her singing bowls. Not responsible for any broken glass ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Yep, this was to have been a Fireside but there were technical issues. Still, why are zines half sized compared to magazines? Inquiring minds want to know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Bad Mike & Tenkar are joined by Thom Wilson (Throwi Games) who has a current project on Kickstarter - Gamma Zine #3. This is the first in a series of episodes highlighting zine creators participating in ZineQuest. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/throwigames/gamma-zine-issue-3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Jon Peterson posted an article on immersion and RPGs in the 70s, and it got me thinking about immersion being facilitated by lighter and easier to understand rulesets. http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2021/01/immersion-and-role-playing-in-1970s.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Earlier today, I stood out in the snowstorm here in NYC and spoke about the time I killed a party with a randomly rolled blizzard, thus the danger of always running "let the dice fall as they may." Tonight, I talk about some of the dangers of "run as written." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZg1MaKxc4Y&ab_channel=ErikTenkar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Rob Kuntz has licensed his published and unpublished works to a publisher, I rant on public shaming in FB groups and we have a blizzard here in NYC, and I may adventure out and record in it tomorrow... stay after the initial sign off, as I had to add something --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

The Biggus Geekus Podcast joins Tenkar & Glen for a discussion on the OSR, Hexcrawls, D&D, Vancian Magic and much, much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I saw my orthopedist yesterday, and he mentioned that when I first visited 2 years ago, I weighed in at 275 pounds - at least 25 pounds more than I would have guessed or admitted. I used to avoid weighing myself, and now, due to CGF, I weigh myself every morning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I've been asked for years how to create a successful blog, and then I was asked about creating a successful podcast. Recently I was asked how to create a successful podcast. I cover some of the very basics in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Join Tenkar & Bad Mike as they hex crawl around gaming conventions, the Dragonlance lawsuit, the potential next edition of D&D and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Gamehole Con had an update about their plans for a potential convention this fall, pandemic willing. Also, there is a Zine, Black Lung, raising money for Rocky Gardner's cancer fight. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

We found out today the reason why the Weis & Hickman Lawsuit against WotC was withdrawn late last year - there was a deal made between the two parties to allow the project to move forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Jason calls the show. I attempt to define the OSR and the shades of grey nearly overwhelm me ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Its time for another Iron Rations. Join JoetheLawyer & Erik Tenkar as they try to define the OSR. Hint - they probably don't agree with each other, and maybe not even themselves. Then they try to track down the root of "feats" in D&D. Could it be the AD&D 1e Unearthed Arcana? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I found a gourmet blueberry cheesecake on Amazon. Sometimes you need to splurge. You can find virtual religious services online.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support