Best Merps Podcasts (2025)

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Let's Roll: Torg Eternity 1:32:45

20d ago1:32:45

1:32:45

On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes back Daniel "Pout" Ouellet to cover Torg Eternity, the genre mash-up cinematic game they've been playing together for the past three years. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how the GameMaster's voice might change with the game's genre! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcas…

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Let's Roll: GM Advice - A Good Start 26:23

2M ago26:23

26:23

Siskoid doles out GameMaster advice in this special "column" episode, focusing on how to start gaming. How do you get your kids involved in the hobby? How do you massage expectations based on your new group's past experiences? And how do you make playing small or low-level parties exciting? This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCA…

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The Gauntlet of Honor: Ep 19 - Buying Time 2:47:22

5M ago2:47:22

2:47:22

The Gauntlet of Honor defends themselves against Buyer operatives, and they must decide if they have enough time to wait to present their evidence to the crown.By Myth Makers

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Circle of the Unbound: Ep 4 - The Present Gambles 3:35:28

5M ago3:35:28

3:35:28

Zrafarn and Yeslana’s city adventures take an unexpected turn when nostalgia leads to gambling and a profitable win, but a cryptic encounter with a mysterious elf leaves more questions than answers. As intrigue deepens, the shadow of secrets looms over the group’s mission.By Myth Makers

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Gauntlet of Honor: Ep 18 - What Lies Beneath 3:30:31

5M ago3:30:31

3:30:31

The Gauntlet of Honor faces a surprise ambush that tests their resolve and resourcefulness. As they navigate political intrigue in Uthodurn, new allies and revelations bring them closer to uncovering the Buyer’s shadowy agenda. With tensions brewing and bonds forming, the group prepares to take their next bold step toward justice—or peril.…

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Gauntlet of Honor: Ep 17 - A Balancing Act 3:16:03

5M ago3:16:03

3:16:03

The group begins their investigations and planning to get prove the Buyer's crimes, they have a contract but what else can they do?By Myth Makers

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Gauntlet of Honor: Ep 16 - Price of Honor 4:04:41

6M ago4:04:41

4:04:41

Now calling themselves the Gauntlet of Honor, the three find themselves unexpectedly stranded in the cold mountains outside Uthodurn, where a routine mission turns into a high-stakes challenge of survivalBy Legion of Gamers

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Circle of the Unbound: Ep 3 - The Crystal Guardian 3:50:00

6M ago3:50:00

3:50:00

The team braces for the heist with Seamus’ departure lingering in their thoughts. After clever maneuvers through the Platinum Sanctuary, they reach the depths of the vault and face off against a powerful crystal golemBy Legion of Gamers

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Let's Roll: Middle-Earth Role Playing (MERP) 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes fellow GameMaster Ian Fletcher back to the show to cover Iron Crown Enterprise's Middle-Earth Role Playing (or MERP), the first and longest-serving role-playing game set in the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how to handle magic items in your fantasy campaigns! Relevant images an…

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Circle of the Unbound: Ep 2 - Veil of Deception 4:20:35

6M ago4:20:35

4:20:35

The second episode of the Circle of the Unbound finds the group waking up to their second day in Vasselheim, as they begin to finalize their plans to break into the Cobalt Vault.By merpthegm

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Let's Roll: GURPS Swashbucklers/Deadlands 1:11:06

10M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Let's Roll covers the END of Siskoid's Shiftworld campaign using GURPS Swashbucklers and GURPS Deadlands, in this case, with his players Pout and Bébert joining him for one last discussion. And there was much rejoicing, probably. Plus, GameMaster Advice about how to quickly and efficiently craft large casts of Non-Player Characters! Relevant images…

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Guerrilla Review: Cults of RuneQuest 38:13

10M ago38:13

38:13

S6E4: Please listen to my guerrilla review of the incredible Cults of RuneQuest series from Chaosium. I focus on Mythology, but also provide a quick overview of Earth Goddesses and The Prosopaedia.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of char…

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Curing System Jadedness with MERP 1:49:26

10M ago1:49:26

1:49:26

S6E3: In response to my short episode on my frustrations with the system(s) I’m currently playing, I received good support and feedback from the community, including call ins from Anthony of Casting Shadows and Barry of A Song of Dice & Shadows podcasts, as well as an invitation from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast to talk about Middle-Earth Role P…

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System Frustration 26:54

10M ago26:54

26:54

S6E2: I record some of my frustrations over systems, particularly the ubiquitous d20 ones - a directionless rant? Joe of Hindsightless calls in - we are not alone and it’s not over yet.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free…

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“Nobinobi TRPG: Sword” Guerrilla Review 59:28

11M ago59:28

59:28

S6E1: A quick review of the Japanese card-based narrative game, “Nobinobi TRPG: Sword”.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https:/…

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Hiatus (Season Final) 47:22

1y ago47:22

47:22

S5E15: All good things (and bad ones too thankfully) must come to an end, at least until they begin again. Boomshankar! Call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast/YouTube channel, and Joe of Hindsightless podcast.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of…

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The Postie’s Been! Call-in Special from Okinawa 49:30

1y ago49:30

49:30

S5E14: The Postie’s been! Call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast/YouTube channel, and GMShadow of the new A Song of Dice & Shadows podcast.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock …

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Hero Points: Come on Down!! 1:29:33

1y ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Hero Points is back! Siskoid and Shag present another Hero Points/JLI Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast crossover by covering "Come on Down", an adventure module featuring Justice League Europe. To protect the League's secrets from reaching enemy hands, Justice League Europe must compete in an interstellar game show against the Forgotten Villains. Relevant images…

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Laissez-faire Gods (GMs) & Meaningful Choices 48:57

1y ago48:57

48:57

S5E13: I give a recap of session 3 of my Greyhawk/Pomarj campaign for AD&D. Also included is a thought-provoking call-in from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast - once again on the topic of free will.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of char…

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Free Will Is Player Agency 56:21

1y ago56:21

56:21

S5E12: In addition to providing recaps of sessions 1 and 2 of my Greyhawk/Pomarj campaign for AD&D, I present call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Joe of Hindsightless podcast, and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ of Casting Shadows podcast on topics of free will, description/theme and so on. Spencer’s first movie-Monday episode on Time Bandits can …

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2024 Ambushed Me 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

41:29

S5E11: Happy New Year! I present call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, and Mirke the Meek on skills, 3d6 vs d20 and other topics following my previous episode on Dark Sun. Finally, I go for a walk to discuss the Terry Gilliam movie Time Bandits. For BECMI Berserker’s review of the Rules Cyclopedia and discussion of the skills system (at ar…

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Blessed with a Little Knowledge 1:20:25

1+ y ago1:20:25

1:20:25

S5E10: Some call-ins from Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast and Jason of Nerds RPG variety, followed by my report on sessions 4-6 of the Dark Sun adventure “A Little Knowledge…” for 2nd edition AD&D rules. Finally, I add some comments on the setting and system.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! …

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Dungeons that Swallow the Stars 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

S5E9: Calls from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and an email from IanB, on gods and original D&D tweaks; and a review of the Japanese RPG Sword World 2.5 starter set, “Hoshi wo Tsukamu Meikyuu”.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of char…

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Let's Roll: GURPS Greece/Space 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Let's Roll returns to Siskoid's Shiftworld campaign, as his players Pout and Bébert are once again invited to discuss this long-running GURPS game, this time focusing on GURPS Greece and GURPS Space, with a small detour through the Star Wars RPG - the theme shall be MYTHIC role-playing, yeah, that works. Plus, GameMaster Advice about how to run a s…

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OSRoctober: Of Gods & Tweaking OD&D 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

34:06

S5E8: My final OSRoctober episode for 2023. Here are some half-baked ideas on using gods in world-building, and tweaking the original D&D rules to channel the 1973-Arneson within us.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free St…

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Dark Sun Session Report 3: “A Little Knowledge…” 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

S5E7: This is my report on session 3 of the Dark Sun adventure “A Little Knowledge…” for 2nd edition AD&D rules, followed by some current observations through play on that setting and system.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge fro…

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Friends and Allies Still (E71) 3:54:17

1+ y ago3:54:17

3:54:17

In the campaign finale, the fellowship and its allies face off against Gulfane and the denizens of Angmar. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played …

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OSRoctober: Swords & Wizardry Complete Rules (revised) Review, plus Call-Ins 54:34

1+ y ago54:34

54:34

S5E6: This time for OSRoctober I give my thoughts on the Swords & Wizardry Complete Rules (revised), discuss the political diversion of OSR bashing, and take call-ins from Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast/YouTube channel, Joe of Hindsightless podcast and Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast on the topics of Dark Sun, 2nd edition AD&D rules, published adve…

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Carn Dûm and Gloom (E70) 2:49:34

1+ y ago2:49:34

2:49:34

The fellowship infiltrates Carn Dûm. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.com/melazera Floi. Dwarven Treasure Hunter…

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Dark Sun Session Report 2: “A Little Knowledge…” 48:58

1+ y ago48:58

48:58

S5E5: This is my report on session 2 of the Dark Sun adventure “A Little Knowledge…” for 2nd edition AD&D rules. Thanks to Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast for his call.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, a…

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Nice Breaker (E69) 3:00:20

1+ y ago3:00:20

3:00:20

The fellowship faces doom and and a long-gestating betrayal atop Khelek-dûr. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.co…

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OSR October: IF’75, Adventure Anthology 3 & Sunken Catacombs Reviews 1:08:44

1+ y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

S5E4: To celebrate OSR October, I review “Iron Falcon ‘75”, Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game(BFRPG)’s “Adventure Anthology 3”, and “Beneath the Sunken Catacombs” RPG. Some or all of the games can be found on Amazon, Lulu and Drivethru RPG. More information on BFRPG and Iron Falcon (including free PDF downloads) can be found on https://www.basicfanta…

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Nookiest and Cranniest (E68) 2:47:24

1+ y ago2:47:24

2:47:24

The fellowship travels to an icy tower protecting the paths to Carn Dûm. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.com/me…

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Call-ins: Dark Sun, AD&D and Mythras 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

S5E3: Call-ins about my latest episodes on Dark Sun, 2nd edition AD&D, and Mythras from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Joe of Hindsightless and Michael AKA ChgoWiz of the Dungeon Master’s Handbook Podcast.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available fr…

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Just Enough Knowledge 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

44:21

S5E2: This is my initial report on session 1 of the Dark Sun adventure “A Little Knowledge…” and 2nd edition AD&D rules.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://perit…

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Bear Grilled Us (E67) 2:31:12

1+ y ago2:31:12

2:31:12

The fellowship rejoins their company of allies and plans their next excursions across Angmar. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. h…

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Let's Roll: Marvel Universe 1:18:09

1+ y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

In this episode, Siskoid and special guest Ryan Blake look at the Marvel Universe RPG, not to be confused with TSR's Marvel Super Heroes RPG, the Marvel Saga RPG, nor the Marvel Multiverse RPG... this is the one with the stones! All the deets on this funky little game which had a lot of people curious, plus GameMaster advice about aggro... oh, did …

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The Dark Sun 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

32:30

S5E1: I take a step back from RuneQuest for the time being, at least, and discuss plans to run a short/trial campaign in the Dark Sun setting for 2nd edition AD&D.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as…

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Oh Sorondir (E66) 2:58:30

1+ y ago2:58:30

2:58:30

The fellowship descends into Othrond Gul, hoping to discover the fate of their dear friend, Sorondir. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Me…

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Orders of Operation (E65) 2:17:03

1+ y ago2:17:03

2:17:03

The company reaches Angmar. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.com/melazera Floi. Dwarven Treasure Hunter. Played …

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Like a Bat out of Rivendell (E64) 1:59:23

1+ y ago1:59:23

1:59:23

Perils mount for the fellowship as ravenous bats descend on Nadil's homestead. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.…

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Fresh Out of Eagles (E63) 2:03:49

1+ y ago2:03:49

2:03:49

The march on Angmar begins. The fellowship comes across old allies in Rhudaur. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.…

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Winter Weathertop (E62) 2:14:23

2y ago2:14:23

2:14:23

Goodbyes are said in Bree and Combe. The fellowship travels to Weathertop for a mustering of allies. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Mel…

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Dodge Arrow (E61) 2:33:34

2y ago2:33:34

2:33:34

After securing ranger help, the fellowship returns to Bree for a muted Yule celebration. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https:…

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A Nightmare on Erthad Celyn (E60) 2:26:14

2y ago2:26:14

2:26:14

Nightmares become all too real as the fellowship faces a new danger. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.com/melaze…

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Cheese Wizard (E59) 2:15:26

2y ago2:15:26

2:15:26

The fellowship asks the ranger council for aid. A man in gray robes harasses Daggit. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://tw…

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Let's Roll: GURPS Time Travel 1:09:08

2y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Siskoid and special guest Pout Ouellet discuss yet another chapter of their Shiftworld campaign by addressing time travel in gaming, and how GURPS specifically deals with what can be a difficult genre. Plus, GameMaster Advice on that very topic. Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE A…

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So You Say You Want an Evolution… 43:15

2y ago43:15

43:15

S4E20: My personal reasons for disliking the term “evolution” with respect to games, some initial thoughts on developing my scenario “Daughter of the Sun” for RuneQuest, and other odds and ends, but no call ins this time.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast…

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D&D Difficulties: The Struggle Is Real 52:43

2y ago52:43

52:43

S4E19: AD&D Ravenloft session 5 (and 6?) recap, D&D difficulties, and calls-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast (retold by me), “Johnny”, and Chgwz of the Dungeon Master’s Handbook Podcast.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge …

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Mother of Pearl (E58) 2:29:44

2y ago2:29:44

2:29:44

After a long journey, the fellowship reaches the Ranger-haven. This is an original adventure using ONE RING 2e, a tabletop roleplaying game by FREE LEAGUE PUBLISHING. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #TheOneRing2e #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Eryniel. Ranger of the North Champion. Played by Melissa. https://twitter.com/melazera Flo…

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