Tag Archives: Conventions

Live From Dragonmeet 2021

Conventions, Podcasts, , ,

Bonus Episode – Writing RPG Scenarios for Publication

The lads went down to London Village for Dragonmeet and presented in their usual seminar slot. This time they were joined by special guests Paul Fricker (Call of Cthulhu, Rivers of London) and Mat Hart (Steamforged Games) to talk in a wide-ranging presentation on writing your own content for RPGs and getting it out there. Topics included what to write, how to get started, writing for companies or yourself, Kickstarter and more. Enjoy!

Continue reading Live From Dragonmeet 2021 →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

One Shots

Advice, Podcasts,

Episode 126 – One Shots
(aka “All I Need Is One Good Shot”)

In these times of muchos online play, virtual conventions and more, it’s worth taking time to reflect on how to put together a decent one shot game and tips on playing or running. This time Gaz and Stunt Baz (Guy) talk through some expert advice on setting up your one shot games, garnered from many years of trial and error. Join the lads as they lay out what to do with your one shot slots, whether as a first timer or older hand looking for new tidbits!

Continue reading One Shots →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

How To Be A Better Player

Conventions, Podcasts, , ,

Episode 113 – How To Be A Better Player
(Live from Dragonmeet, London, 2019)

The lads have been down to London Village for Dragonmeet 2019. Among other fantastic activities, they hosted a seminar on being a better player. If you want great advice on quite literally upping your game, then look no further! Joined by special guests (co-authors of Call of Cthulhu 7th ed) Paul Fricker of the Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast and CoC Creative Director Mike Mason, the panel provided all manner of top tips and advice, to rapturous applause.

Continue reading How To Be A Better Player →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

UK Games Expo and King of Dungeons

Conventions, Podcasts, , ,

Episode 102 – UK Games Expo and King of Dungeons
(a.k.a Electric Boogaloo)

The lads kick back and reminisce about the recent UK Games Expo, their seminar, people they met, things they saw and games they played. Also, a review of The Kraken spring break, other small convention happening and of course, chatter about the King of Dungeons Kickstarter that funded in just 13 minutes.

Continue reading UK Games Expo and King of Dungeons →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

UK Games Expo 2019

Advice, Conventions, Podcasts, ,

It’s that time of year – the UK’s biggest gaming event is just around the corner. UK Games Expo 2019 is upon us and the lads have a good old natter about what to do, things to see and what’s hot for 2019. Never been before? Just want to get excited? Happy just to hear geeks chunter on about gaming stuff? It’s all here…

Continue reading UK Games Expo 2019 →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

Bonus Episode – Dragonmeet Seminar

Conventions, Podcasts,

Bonus Episode – Dragonmeet Seminar

A special treat dear listeners! This week the lads were down in London Village to attend Dragonmeet – a one day convention. They teamed up with old pals The Good Friends of Jackson Elias to have a verbal wrestle on whether all RPGs were essentially just customised versions of Dungeons & Dragons.

Continue reading Bonus Episode – Dragonmeet Seminar →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

Bonus Episode – UK Games Expo Chat

Conventions, Podcasts, ,

Bonus Episode – UK Games Expo Chat

Not too long ago it was the highlight of the UK gaming calendar UK Games Expo and Gaz went round chatting to all kinds of lovely gaming folk to find out what’s going on in the wonderful world of gaming. Here’s some awesome #content from his travels.
Continue reading Bonus Episode – UK Games Expo Chat →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

Dragonmeet Review & Interviews

Conventions, Podcasts, ,

Episode 63 – Dragonmeet Review & Interviews

After a great time as part of the #Podcastzone at Dragonmeet, the guys got together for a review of the event and also mixed in some of the interviews and brief chats they got while gadding about. Hear from OSR guys such as Luke Gearing [19:20], the Lamentations of James Raggi [28:55], the silvered tones of Patrick Stuart [34:05]; plus, what’s new in Chaosium Line Editor Mike Mason’s stable [39:50] and more Cthlhu style shenanigans from Paul Baldowski.

Continue reading Dragonmeet Review & Interviews →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

Bonus Episode – Black Hack at Dragonmeet

Podcasts, , , , ,

Bonus Episode – Black Hack at Dragonmeet

The lands went on a jolly to Dragonmeet and have a full episode in the pipe – but along the way they spent some time in the bar chatting to David Black of The Black Hack fame, gate crashed by Chris Mc Dougal Donald Duncan Dowall from Into the Odd.

Continue reading Bonus Episode – Black Hack at Dragonmeet →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS

Preparing For Dragonmeet

Conventions, Podcasts,

Episode 62 – Preparing For Dragonmeet

If you’re going to try a one day gaming convention in the Big Smoke, then Dragonmeet is the place to be. What to expect though? Baz and Gaz lead you through everything that’s going down, provide stories of previous adventures, and fill you in on some tips and tricks, along with highlights not to be missed. Most of all, they look forward to meeting both their listeners there!

Continue reading Preparing For Dragonmeet →

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | RSS