Episode 18 (Part 1) Judge Dredd RPG (with Marc Gascoigne)

Episode 3 (Part 2) Traveller RPG Micro-Grog Pod: Download Episode RSS Feed In this episode, we return to Traveller, and look at some of the supplements for the game. When it comes to politics, we are as woolly as John Stewart Mill riding a sheep and wearing cardigans, so we examine our attitudes towards the politics of the Imperium. Games master’s Screen: Judge … Continue reading "Episode 3 (Part 2) Traveller RPG Micro-Grog Pod" by The GROGNARD Files

64 min listen

Episode 8 The Traveller Adventure: Download Episode RSS Feed Wednesdays 21:00 – 23:00 Fortnightly, between Sept 15 and July 16 was Traveller Time. During this period we played Traveller online using Roll 20. INTRO: I put out an advert for players on the site to play the classic 1983 adventure from GDW. OPEN BOX: 4:27 We discuss some of the … Continue reading "Episode 8 The Traveller Adventure" by The GROGNARD Files

100 min listen

Episode 14 (Part 2) RPG Fanzines (with Ian Marsh): Download Episode INTRO: News about a new PBM ‘zine that we’ve inspired – Bones of the Lost God – if you like Phil’s monsters, he’s put some of his art on Red Bubble. GAMESMASTER’S SCREEN (with Ian Marsh): Ian Marsh returns to talk about his editorial-ship at White Dwarf and his involvement in Games Workshop. He … Continue reading "Episode 14 (Part 2) RPG Fanzines (with Ian Marsh)" by The GROGNARD Files

98 min listen

Episode 10 (Part 2) More RuneQuest RPG (with Rick Meints): Download Episode INTRO Blimey Charlie! This is the twentieth podcast! 1:53 GAMESMASTER’S SCREEN Rick Meints, President of Chaosium, joins us once again. This time we roll on a special ‘plunder’ table to search his fabled collection as he recounts past adventures from back in the day. 42:08 OPEN BOX Borderlands is Chaosium’s classic campaign from 1982 – … Continue reading "Episode 10 (Part 2) More RuneQuest RPG (with Rick Meints)" by The GROGNARD Files

91 min listen

Episode 11 – Top Secret RPG: Download Episode For your eyes only. Don’t accept this Podcast if the seal is broken. INTRO: I love the world of espionage and this is the first in our ‘Spy Sequence’ that we’ll be peppering through the next year. We’ve had another iTunes review too – please give us one if you haven’t already. OPEN … Continue reading "Episode 11 – Top Secret RPG" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 6 (Part 3) AD&D RPG Monster Manual: Download Episode RSS Feed The saga continues … Intro: 0:18 There’s been another review on iTunes. Dirk reveals his love of monsters. Open Box: 4:37 Dirk and Blythy get all nostalgic about 5e that they started playing 3 months ago. White Dwarf: 24:42 @dailydwarf has scrutinised every single monster produced in the FIEND FACTORY to … Continue reading "Episode 6 (Part 3) AD&D RPG Monster Manual" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 5 (Part 1) Stormbringer RPG: “I think of myself as a bad writer with big ideas, but I’d rather be that than a big writer with bad ideas.” – Michael Moorcock Download Episode RSS Feed The subject of this episode is STORMBRINGER – Fantasy Role Playing in the world of Elric. We have also opened a Patreon … Continue reading "Episode 5 (Part 1) Stormbringer RPG" by The GROGNARD Files

87 min listen

Runequest RPG Ep. 1 (Part 1): This is where the GROGPOD began. We started playing RPGs with RuneQuest, so we start with the podcast with a history of the game. by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 2 (Part 2) Call of Cthulhu RPG Micro-Grog Pod: This is a supplement to the Second Episode of The GROGNARD RPG Files – Call of Cthulhu. Download Episode RSS Feed GAMESMASTER’S SCREEN Behind the screen I have a table of Call of Cthulhu supplements. I’m joined by Judge Blythy who rolls the 1D100 to select 5 for detailed discussion. ED’S BARGAIN SHED Ed, The … Continue reading "Episode 2 (Part 2) Call of Cthulhu RPG Micro-Grog Pod" by The GROGNARD Files

52 min listen

Episode 6 (Part 4) AD&D RPG UnEarthed Arcana: Download Episode RSS Feed This episode includes odds n’ sods, Old Scroates and Points of View about AD&D. Introduction 00.15 Dirk muses over the ridiculous, complicated numbering strategy adopted by the podcast and introduces Ric and Tim, the stars of this part of the episode. Old Scroates (Part 1) 04.15 It’s not … Continue reading "Episode 6 (Part 4) AD&D RPG UnEarthed Arcana" by The GROGNARD Files

94 min listen

Episode 4 – RPG Games Cons Dragonmeet: Download Episode RSS Feed In a break with the usual format, The Armchair Adventurers are at risk of disappearing up their own fundament. It’s too short to break in two, too long to listen in one go, so disappointing either way. Take your time, pause a little, as you listen to the blow by … Continue reading "Episode 4 – RPG Games Cons Dragonmeet" by The GROGNARD Files

104 min listen

Episode 16 (Part 1) More Call of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason): Download Episode INTRO 00.00.16 We are returning to one of our favourite games, Call of Cthulhu, to consider what has changed for the game over the past 2 years, since the last episode. OPEN BOX (with Mike Mason) 06.00 At the time of recording, Mike had just returned from his trip to NECRONOMICON and was … Continue reading "Episode 16 (Part 1) More Call of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason)" by The GROGNARD Files

99 min listen

Episode 1 (Part 2) Runequest RPG Micro-Grog Pod: This is a supplement to the First Episode of The GRODNARD Files – Runequest. I give a potted history of the game, from it’s origins to the present day. There’s also a selection from the post-bag, featuring the responses from the listeners of the first episode – and their opinion about ducks. Download Episode 1.1 … Continue reading "Episode 1 (Part 2) Runequest RPG Micro-Grog Pod" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 5 (Part 2) Stormbringer RPG Micro-Grog Pod: Download Episode RSS Feed INTRODUCTION This is the supplement to the first part … a companion which is all about STORMBRINGER supplements. We have had some encouraging iTunes reviews … if you haven’t done one, then please do because it will tax all those Apple algorithms. GAME-MASTERS SCREEN (4:46) Blythy joins me in the Octagon … Continue reading "Episode 5 (Part 2) Stormbringer RPG Micro-Grog Pod" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 6 (Part 1) AD&D RPG Dungeon Master’s Guide: Download Episode RSS Feed Roll up! Roll up! Finally, the GROGNARD files turns it’s attention to the grand daddy of them all. Make some space in your pod box for a 2 hour spectacular. Introduction. Dirk shows off his new turn table and invites you to add songs to his RPG playlist 1. Daily … Continue reading "Episode 6 (Part 1) AD&D RPG Dungeon Master’s Guide" by The GROGNARD Files

111 min listen

Episode 3 (Part 1) Traveller RPG: Download Episode RSS Feed Introduction – The origin of the game Section One – Open Box – reliving the memories of playing the game for the first time with Blythy, who was our referee back in the day. We introduce ‘the prime directive’ and Blythy has a black mark on his wall. Section … Continue reading "Episode 3 (Part 1) Traveller RPG" by The GROGNARD Files

80 min listen

Episode 12 (Part 2) Games Workshop & Citadel (with Tim Olsen): Download Episode INTRO – We’re still taken aback at the scale of response to the first part of this episode, but we’re conscious enough to issue a warning about Hob Nob balls. POTTED HISTORY (3.49) – Kindly provided by @hobgoblinorange who provides an overview of the major players and developments in the miniature figure art in … Continue reading "Episode 12 (Part 2) Games Workshop & Citadel (with Tim Olsen)" by The GROGNARD Files

84 min listen

Episode 17 – Review of 2017 in RPGs: Download Episode Intro: For this GROGPOD, we take a break from the usual format, instead of concentrating on a single subject, we are looking back at some of the experiences that we have had over the year. Thanks to Phil the Dice Mechanic for his review Groggies Pt 1: Our annual awards are determined by … Continue reading "Episode 17 – Review of 2017 in RPGs" by The GROGNARD Files

91 min listen

Episode 26 – HeroQuest RPG (with Ian Cooper) from GROGMEET 18: Download Episode INTRO: This is an unusual GROGPOD as it was recorded live at GROGMEET 18. Ian Cooper talks about HeroQuest and there’s a chance for you to win a copy of the game thanks to our friends at bonhomiegames.uk Show us your favourite handout, character sheet, floor plan, prop, mini or any other … Continue reading "Episode 26 – HeroQuest RPG (with Ian Cooper) from GROGMEET 18" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 10 (Part 1)More RuneQuest RPG (with Rick Meints): Download Episode INTRO We’re back for more podcasts in 2017! We’re returning to our origins and looking again at the game that we began with back in 1981. OPEN BOX 4.31 – the only President from the USA who really matters is the President of Chaosium, Rick Meints, who joins us to open the box … Continue reading "Episode 10 (Part 1)More RuneQuest RPG (with Rick Meints)" by The GROGNARD Files

95 min listen

Episode 6 (Part 2) AD&D RPG The Player’s Handbook: Download Episode RSS Feed So, after we’ve covered the Dungeon Masters Guide it’s time for us to get to the nitty-gritty of the core rules. INTRODUCTION 0:19 The story so far and a review from iTunes. Please review us too, if you haven’t already. WHITE DWARF SCENARIOS (Part 1) 4:54 @dailydwarf makes his first, controversial, pick from … Continue reading "Episode 6 (Part 2) AD&D RPG The Player’s Handbook" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 9 (Part 1) Imagine Magazine (Paul Cockburn): Download Episode RSS Feed 0 INTRO We have been hard at work producing the GROGNARD files fanzine for Patreon backers. There are still a few hard copies available for new $3.50 backers. They are limited. Once they’re gone they’re gone. PDFs are available for download for $1 backers from 21st November. 6:33 SHOW AND TELL … Continue reading "Episode 9 (Part 1) Imagine Magazine (Paul Cockburn)" by The GROGNARD Files

88 min listen

Episode 2 (Part 1) Call of Cthulhu RPG: Download Episode 2 RSS Feed Introduction – The origin of the game Section One – Open Box – reliving the memories of playing the game for the first time and the faltering start. Section Two – Judge Blythy Rules! – The Armchair Adventurers’ Resident Rules Lawyer discusses the finer points of the rules and style of … Continue reading "Episode 2 (Part 1) Call of Cthulhu RPG" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 16 (Part 2) More Call of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason): Download Episode INTRO: A dedication to Carl T. Ford, the publisher/ editor of Dagon Fanzine. GAMESMASTER’S SCREEN 00:02:20 (With Mike Mason) Mike faces the Keeper’s Screen to talk about Traveller, D&D and the all new Masks of Nyarlathotep (coming soon). DAILY DWARF 00:40:00 @dailydwarf does an incisive assessment of the scenarios that appeared in White Dwarf. CURSE … Continue reading "Episode 16 (Part 2) More Call of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason)" by The GROGNARD Files

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Episode 29 (Part 1) White Dwarf the RPG years: It’s taken us 50 podcasts to dedicate an episode to White Dwarf. It was the centre of our RPG lives when we were teenagers. In this episode Mike Brunton tells us how he got into RPGs and worked with TSR UK and Imagine magazine. Next time he will be relating his experiences as editor of … Continue reading "Episode 29 (Part 1) White Dwarf the RPG years" by The GROGNARD Files

84 min listen

Episode 22 (Part 2) RuneQuest RolePlaying in Glorantha (with Michael O’Brien aka MOB): Download Episode INTRO: I’ve got one of those blowers with a feather on the end to celebrate our anniversary and the release of RuneQuest RolePlaying in Glorantha. MOB RETURNS: MOB talks about all the different ways that you can play in Glorantha: 13th Age, HeroQuest, but especially RuneQuest. Here he talks about how RuneQuest appeals … Continue reading "Episode 22 (Part 2) RuneQuest RolePlaying in Glorantha (with Michael O’Brien aka MOB)" by The GROGNARD Files

100 min listen

Episode 18 (Part 2) Judge Dredd RPG (with Marc Gascoigne): Download Episode INTRO A new review on iTunes WHITE DWARF @dailydwarf “2000ad and Me” a personal reflection on the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic GAMES MASTER’s SCREEN Marc Gascoigne returns to talk about Fighting Fantasy, EarthDawn (!), The Black Library and Angry Robot. Also, the famous ‘lost’ RPG – Dark Future. JUDGE BLYTHY RULES an examination of … Continue reading "Episode 18 (Part 2) Judge Dredd RPG (with Marc Gascoigne)" by The GROGNARD Files

87 min listen

Episode 9 (Part 2) Imagine Magazine (Paul Cockburn) and RPG Review 2016: Download Episode RSS Feed INTRO Special thanks to Paul Cockburn for his contribution to these podcasts. This podcast is dedicated to Joe Dever, creator of The Lone Wolf adventure books, who sadly passed away in November. GAMESMASTERS’ SCREEN with Paul Cockburn Paul Cockburn is behind The GamesMaster’s Screen to pick out some of the regular … Continue reading "Episode 9 (Part 2) Imagine Magazine (Paul Cockburn) and RPG Review 2016" by The GROGNARD Files

93 min listen

Episode 24 (Part 1) WARHAMMER Fantasy Role Play (with Graeme Davis): Download Episode INTRO: The GROGNARD files is dedicated to Greg Stafford (1948-2018) OPEN BOX: Graeme Davis talks to us about the genesis of the 1st edition of WARHAMMER and some of the plans for the new edition. You find out more about his long and distinguished career in gaming on his website. WHITE DWARF: The … Continue reading "Episode 24 (Part 1) WARHAMMER Fantasy Role Play (with Graeme Davis)" by The GROGNARD Files

94 min listen

Episode 23 – Dungeons & Dragons, Storm King’s Thunder: Download Episode Intro: It has been a summer of love for the library – there’s too much on there! Open Box: We’re in Port Street in Manchester reflecting on the campaign The White Dwarf: Daily Dwarf goes Against the Giants. Games Master’s Screen: What’s our favourite class? Ed’s Shed: Ed decides to ‘bring out the Gimp‘ when he creates … Continue reading "Episode 23 – Dungeons & Dragons, Storm King’s Thunder" by The GROGNARD Files

97 min listen

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