Tavern Chat

Gamehole Con has me all psyched for the Sword & Wizardry Boxed Ser Reboot Kickstarter coming in 2020. Time to get my ass writing! Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I'm not big on Critical Role, and I think they bring unrealistic expectations of play to new gamers, but their upcoming Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Series looks interesting enough that I'm looking forward to the Amazon Prime release. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/critical-role-animated-series-picked-up-two-seasons-amazon-prime-1252313 https://critrole.com/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I walked through my door after returning from GameHole and found a package from Osprey Games containing Romance of the Perilous Lands by Scott Malthouse and Paleomythinc by Graham Rose. I see they are on sale at Barnes & Noble... Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Another Gamehole in the books and I am Fucking exhausted ;P --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Rob Kuntz has publicly shared a letter regarding his claim that Gail Gygax / the Gygax Trust has illegally retained and refused to return property that Rob has made a claim on. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Round table at Gamehole, day 3. Allen Hammock, Ben Barsh, Laramie (Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server "Mensch"), Bad Mike, Pexx, Rachel and Yours truly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Drinking Quest with Pexx, Rachel, Bad Mike and your local bartender ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Tom DeSanto dropped his lawsuit against Gail Gygax. After I finished recording the episode, I was sent a PM that might change my guesswork. I will update as soon as I've read it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Rach and I leave for GameHole in the AM. Woot! WotC buys a digital game studio with 55 employees. How many does WotC have? ;) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wizards-of-the-coast-acquires-tuque-games-300946810.html https://www.tuquegames.com/games/game-2 Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I'll be bringing Drinking Quest with me to GameHole. Gail Gygax is demanding 5k a year from GaryCon/Luke/Ernie for the never will be built statue. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I finally watched Dunkirk tonight. Its a perfect example of why trees are more important than the forest, especially when telling a story or running an RPG campaign. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

D&D 4e simply never felt right. It was designed for a monetized VTT that simply never came to be. The murder/suicide of the lead programmers didn't help. https://modenook.com/the-murdersuicide-that-derailed-4th-edition-dungeons-dragons-online/ https://www.therpgsite.com/showthread.php?23396-D-amp-D-Virtual-Table-is-dead Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Gareth is coming up on 8 years late with Far West. Humble Bundle  Cubicle 7 has a Warhammer 40k Roleplay Rogue Trader Bundle. https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2019/10/wayward-kickstarter-far-west-where-art.html https://tenkars-tavern.games/HBRogue Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Evil Jeff calls in with a response to yesterday's Care Bear episode. There a LotFPRef Book Update. Hasbro profits dip over China tariffs. https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/44336/tariffs-hit-hasbro-sales-earnings https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lotfp-hardcover-referee-book/x/512954?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bck-10222019update&utm_term=#/updates/all Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

In tonight's Tavern Chat, there was a semi-heated discussion regarding Care Bears, player agency and character death. Which trumps which? The roll of the dice and character death, or story? Can you have player agency without the risk of defeat? Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Humble Bundle is supporting Get Out the Number, a texting helpline for those in crisis. Text 741741 when in need. Also, Frog God Games is Kickstarting Tome of Horrors 2020 for 5e using the Necromancer Games label. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Generally, I like my horror in short arcs or convention play, but you may feel differently. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

I just watched The Great Escape with Rach and it struck me that many of the movie's characters have a "class" much like in RPGs. Also, Dyver's is now DragonsNeverForget, with links to over 400 blogs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Escape_(film) Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Lucas Puryear / Sketchbook LP has passed. Lucas was an active member of the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server. Also, the Wee Warriors are returning as an imprint of Precis Intermedia.  http://www.pigames.net/store/default.php?cPath=145 Lucas's GoFundMe Page Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Hero Games is introducing its Community Content Program at DriveThruRPG next month. Just how many such programs are there? https://www.herogames.com/index.html/hero-system-news/community-content-program-hall-of-champions-r315/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support